Let’s talk a bit about silk flowers. These are artificial flowers devoid of the cheap plastic look often seen at bargain shops. At first sight they actually look like real flowers. If you search the internet you’ll see that silk flowers are actually made of polyester because they retain the shape and colours better than silk, and that also reduces the cost. While the cutting and shaping process of the silk flowers is automated, each petal is hand painted to give it a more realistic effect. That is why many modern brides go for silk bridal bouquets. And the biggest bonus is that they get to keep it forever.
Humaira specializes in both silk and fresh floral arrangements. She loves working with tropical flowers such as calla lilies, ginger heliconia, orchids, tulip and anthurium. She says, “I learned flower arrangement techniques when I lived in Texas. At the time, the university offered horticultural courses using fresh and silk flowers and I was hooked on both from day one.”
“There is something about working with flowers that makes my heart blossom. The most enjoyable part about working with floral arrangements is when I decorate someone’s house for weddings. The expression and appreciation that I get is what makes me feel great.”
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Jan D’Sa is the artist-designer behind Janys De. Follow this handcrafting advocate’s trips ’n treats at the Cultural Arts Travelogue.
