A Violet Teacup and a Sip of Folklore
I don't think you can ever go wrong with a Violet Teacup! They are such a classic!
Over the next few weeks, I'd like to share with you different meanings behind the Violet Flower! Here's it's history in folklore:
Over the next few weeks, I'd like to share with you different meanings behind the Violet Flower! Here's it's history in folklore:
- In folklore violets are depicted as a source of protection against evil spirits. The leaves could be used in healing plasters, salves and antiseptics. They were also thought to cure insomnia. During the Medieval Times were also given as tokens of love and symbols of faithfulness, both because of their lovely smell, and their protective and healing connotations.
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I love your violet teacup and the knowledge of that folklore! How interesting!
ReplyDeleteI have a couple violet teacups I hope to share one day in the near future.
This was a truly lovely post!
I love violets, especially on a teacup. Thank you for sharing your pretty cup and have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Wonderful! Violets are always perfect on a teacup. Have a wonderful weekend. Loved the photos of you and your friend on the earlier post!
ReplyDeleteRuth
Very pretty violets! Thanks for the folklore too.
ReplyDeleteAnd such a pretty pretty one! I love it. Hope you are doing well and enjoying the coming summer.
ReplyDeleteHow's the B&B?
Love,
Linda