Use of Silk Flowers for Decoration Long back, artificial flowers were sewn out of silk and thus the name silk flowers. Even today a number of artificial flowers are predominantly made out of silk material. Today, with accurate technology, silk flowers in a wide arrange are available which are soft to touch and almost real like in their feel.
Silk flower is a preferred choice for home dĂŠcor, office dĂŠcor and event decoration as they are low maintenance and are very durable. Previously faux flowers were not very durable and were mostly considered as a poor alternative to real flowers. However, today they are highly praised for their realism and versatility. The creation of these silk flowers is mainly attributed to Chinese artists. Today it is a multi billion dollar industry. The popularity of these flowers kept growing th after the 20 century as florists began offering them in their flower selections. Faux flowers maybe made out of polyester, plastic and silk. Polyester was mainly chosen for its low cost and durability. Even silk flowers consist of plastic stems, fruitsand pollens.