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Boutonnière carnation purple b medium (Caryophyllaceae)

Boutonnière carnation purple b medium (Caryophyllaceae)

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The purple carnation on the lapel of the Lord

The medium-sized purple carnation for the gentleman's lapel buttonhole. Here, too, the stem wrapped in silk ensures a perfect fit. The dark purple of this silk carnation goes perfectly with black and dark gray. Incidentally, the medium size is our bestseller.

The buttonhole carnation in detail

There is an almost forgotten craftsmanship in every buttonhole (cannot be compared in the least with products from Far Eastern countries). Plastic is not used; every flower is built up properly and not simply plugged together or glued on. Even today, recipes that are up to a hundred years old serve as the basis for fabric coloring.

The boutonnière in detail

  • Color: a dark, rich purple
  • Material: 100% silk (hand dyed)
  • Size of the flower: approx. 6 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: 069-1L

Care instructions: Protect from moisture and always store in the gift box provided. Every boutonnière box will exclusive 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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