Ceremonial
Foreword ‘Fleur ceremonial’ is one of three books in Fleur series. The visual contents in this book are based on the flower culture of Thailand in ritualistic area. In Thai culture and tradition, people always use crafted flowers in a variety of ceremonies. The most popular form of crafted flowers is garland. A garland comprises of many kinds of meaningful flowers. Every flower has symbolic association, corresponding to the reason why they are used in some specific ceremonies. A good example is Dok Rak which means love, therefore, they are used in engagement and wedding ceremonies. However, Thai young generation not only does not know how to craft the flowers but also rarely know the meaning of them in Thai ceremonies. The intent of this book is to engage local people to engage in reviving the flower culture of Thailand. This book illustrates ceremonial flowers in Thailand as well as the meaning of them. In the future, all designs will be initial concept for creative craft workshops in wellbeing centre named Fleur in Bangkok, Thailand.
Basic elements for flower crafting
needle
Dok Mali
Banana leaf
Dok Kularb
Needle
Flower garland Used for paying respect to elders, paying homage to a Buddha image, decorating Thai instruments, etc.
Banana leaf
Dok Banmairooroey
Dok Kularb
Dok Kularb
Dok Bhud
Dok Rak
Flower garland Used for decorating vehicles, paying homage to a Buddha image, etc.
Ribbon
Dok Mali
Dok Daorueng
Flower garland with banana leaf funnel Used for wedding, engagement, housewarming, paying respect to elders, etc.
Dok Kularb
Dok Bhud
Dok Rak
Banana leaf
Thai name Dok Rak
Meaning Love
Scientific name Calotropis gigantea (Linn.)
Mostly used for Wedding Engagement Paying respect to elders Decorating Thai instruments
Common name Crown Flower
Love
Thai name Dok Mali
Meaning Pure
Scientific name Jasminum spp.
Mostly used for Mother ’s day Paying homage to a Buddha image Paying respect to elders Thai dancing
Common name Jasmine
Pure
Thai name Dok Banmairooroey
Meaning Eternity
Scientific name Gomphrena globosa Linn.
Mostly used for Teacher respecting day Wedding Cremation Paying homage to a Buddha image
Common name Globe Amaranth
Eternity
Thai name Dok Bhud
Meaning Prosperity
Scientific name Gardenia Jasminoides
Mostly used for Wedding Paying respect to elders Paying homage to a Buddha image Housewarming
Common name Gerdenia Crape Jasmine
Prosperity
Thai name Dok Dao-rueng
Meaning Glor y
Scientific name Tagetes erecta L.
Mostly used for Electioneering Congratulations for winner Baby shower Decorating vehicle
Common name Marigold
Glor y
Thai name Dok Ku-larb morn
Meaning Love
Scientific name Rosa damascena Mill.
Mostly used for Wedding Engagement Welcoming guest Paying respect to elder
Common name Damask rose
Love