History and Origin of Artificial Flowers

Usually artificial flowers made of stretch silk, crepe paper, polyester, plastic, crystal, etc., as well as dried flowers baked from fresh flowers, are generally called artificial flowers or artificial flowers in the industry.

　　As the name suggests, artificial flowers are based on fresh flowers and imitated with cloth, yarn, silk, plastic and other raw materials. Today, imitation products are getting better and better, and they are almost fake. In addition to showing various flowers, there are also simulated leaves, simulated branches, simulated weeds, simulated trees, etc. my country's annual flower market consumption reaches about 54 billion. It shows that the flower market contains huge potential and business opportunities. As the international interior decoration industry is increasing at a rate of more than 40% every year in recent years, the annual industrial demand for artificial flowers (plastic flowers) is also tens of billions of yuan. The market demand is very huge.

　　1. The flower color is gorgeous, the shape is unique, dignified and elegant, the storage time is long, and the four seasons are like spring in full bloom;

　　2. The cost price is far lower than that of flowers, and the market profit margin is large;

　　3. There are many varieties, and there will be no shortage of goods due to the alternation of seasons;

　　4. Flower lovers who are allergic to pollen can enjoy it with confidence;

　　5. Handicraft lovers get a favorite gift and beautiful enjoyment while getting leisure and entertainment;

　　6. Giving works to friends is a rare personalized gift, and it will fill you with a sense of accomplishment of the works.

　　Since the flowers bloom for as long as ten and a half months, as little as two days and three days, the beauty will wither in a blink of an eye, and it can only become an instant memory, and maintenance and cleaning are troublesome. The appearance and application of artificial flowers meet people's requirements for the timeliness of flower appreciation, and prolong the life of flower works.

　　In addition to being durable for a long time, artificial flowers also have the characteristics of strong plasticity, which gives floral designers greater creative freedom. bend. The combined effects of folding, stringing, cutting and other flower art productions provide a broad stage for the emergence of lifelike flower art works. The vivid artificial flowers and the diversity and richness of matching bring us enthusiasm, surprise, shock and eternal beauty.

　　Modern people yearn for nature, pursue the art of life, and pursue comfort and comfort. The quality of artificial flowers has been greatly improved, from pure handwork in the past to computer graphics, printing and molding. The name of the artificial flower is the same as that of the imitation flower body. The stems, leaves, and flowers are made of polymer resin, and are used after special glossy and matte treatments. In the use of flower materials, paper flowers, hand-rolled flowers, silk flowers, wrought ribbon flowers, and wheat-wrapped flowers are the main ones. In the field of flower art design, artificial flowers occupy a very important part and are widely used in commercial fields.

　　There are many advantages to choosing artificial flowers to beautify the living room:

　　1. Strong plasticity, green and environmental protection. The raw materials of artificial flowers mainly include: plastic products, silk products, polyester products, and materials made of resin clay. In addition, metal rods, glass tubes, blown paper, fiber filaments, Decorative paper, colored ribbons, these materials have no pollution or little pollution. Due to the high elasticity of the material, it can be matched with models of special heights and shapes, and it can be kept evergreen, breaking through the limitations of genuine products. The image is lifelike and lively, which is completely comparable to the planted flowers and plants.

　　2. It is less affected by the environment. Most of the public places and offices now use air conditioning, and the indoor light is often insufficient. Therefore, it is not an easy task to plant a plant indoors, but artificial flowers can easily achieve this purpose. The color of flowers and plants can be kept bright and consistent for a long time, and it will not decay and dry like planted flowers and plants.

　　3. Easy to maintain, the branches and leaves of artificial flowers are not moldy or rotten, do not need to be watered, and do not breed mosquitoes and flies; artificial flowers and plants do not need to be cultivated artificially, which can save the trouble of watering, pruning, and pest control; artificial flowers do not need to be photosynthesized It has no side effects of children accidentally eating and hurting others, which is very suitable for families with children and elderly people at home and husband and wife who both go to work;

　　4. The price of most artificial flowers and plants is not high, and some are much lower than real flowers and grasses. It is convenient to transport and easy to carry: when the design needs to be changed, it can be recombined and matched to change different atmospheres. It is suitable for public families to beautify the environment, and it will last for a long time.

　　The technique of making artificial flowers is very delicate, exquisite and lifelike. For example, the thickness, tone and texture of rose petals are almost the same as real flowers. The blooming gerbera is still sprinkled with drops of "dew". Some sword flowers had one or two worms crawling on the tip of the flower. There are also some woody begonias, which use natural tree stumps as branches and silk as flowers, which look lifelike and charming.

　　Artificial flowers can be used to beautify the home, and can also be decorated in public places such as large hotels, exhibition halls, supermarkets, stations, etc. According to reports: over the past 50 years, artificial flowers have formed a large-scale production in the world, and the United States, France, Economically developed countries such as Germany, Japan and the Netherlands have increased sales of artificial flowers year by year. In 2004, a total of 1.75 billion U.S. dollars of artificial flowers were sold in the United States, an increase of 1.5 times compared with 10 years ago. The dried flowers produced in Australia are as famous as the tulips produced in the Netherlands. Has been exported to more than 60 countries. It is recognized as "the flower of fashion that never fades". Singapore, which is rich in "Orchid" orchids, applied gold-plating technology to orchids ingeniously, creating a variety of shining brooches, earrings, pendants and other accessories, which are welcomed by many stars, singers, and football stars. It can be seen that the commodity value of artificial flowers is extraordinary.　

　　Looking through historical materials, Chinese folks are no strangers to the application of artificial flowers. As early as the Tang Dynasty, Concubine Yang Guifei and her court ladies took the lead in using silk flowers to decorate their hair and chest because there were no flowers to insert in the cold winter. The "Picture of Ladies with Hairpin Flowers" painted by the painter Zhou Chou at that time is a vivid portrayal. In modern times, domestic artificial flowers have developed rapidly, and a large number of products have been exported to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other places. On March 16, 2005, an international tourist souvenir and handicraft fair was held in Beijing, and 71 imitation beef enterprises from all over the country participated in the exhibition. Its sales have hit a record high.