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The little gray carnation in the buttonhole

The little gray carnation is an extremely discreet companion in the man's buttonhole. The gray business suit is also an option for the less courageous but always elegant advocates of a sophisticated lifestyle.

The buttonhole carnation

There is almost forgotten craftsmanship in every boutonnière (not to be compared with products from the Far East). Plastic is not used; each flower is carefully assembled and not just plugged or glued together. Even today, recipes that are up to a hundred years old serve as the basis for fabric coloring.

The boutonnière in detail

  • Color: Gray (Dark Gray)
  • Stem: malleable wire wrapped in black silk
  • Material: 100% silk
  • Size of the flower: approx. 4 cm in diameter, approx. 2 cm in height
  • Handmade in Germany | Handcraft from Germany
  • Each silk flower is unique; minor deviations are possible
  • Including high-quality gift box
  • Item number: 069-G

Care instructions: Protect from moisture and always store in the gift box provided. Every boutonnière box will for us by one of the oldest family businesses in Berlin, founded in 1869 as a hat box manufacturer, made in the Neukölln district.

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Boxes from Berlin

The boutonnière boxes are made for us by one of the oldest family businesses in Berlin, founded in 1869 as a hat box manufacturer, in the Neukölln district. High-quality fine cardboard boxes with tradition - in the fifth generation.

The archive

Here, carefully preserved for more than a hundred years, are the historical dies that are still used today. Each boutonniere is made by hand. Each boutonnière is unique and should be protected from moisture and rough hands.

Handcraft from Saxony

There is old craftsmanship in every boutonnière - since 1834. Not to be compared with products from the Far East. No plastic. The flower is carefully constructed and not just put together or glued. Old original recipes serve as the basis for silk dyeing.

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