Frequently Asked Questions
How do you use these?
How do you care for these flowers?
What are the prices?
Custom orders?
Consultations?
How do I send a gift?
Why Silk Road Flowers?
Don't see your question? Contact me.
Answers
How do you use these?Any way you can imagine!
In hair, on garments, accessories—
even bulletin boards!
Flowers with RIBBON CASINGS are intended to be worn in the hair. Slipping a barrette through the ribbon casing is most secure for
wearing flower in the hair. Slip a ribbon through the casing to wear as a choker or to tie onto pony tails or braids. To wear on garments
or on a hat, use the corsage pin or safety pin to clothing. Flowers with WIG CLIPS (Snap Combs) or BARRETTES are also intended for
wearing in hair. Snap comb into open position, slide into place, and snap shut. They can also be snapped onto the edge of light to moderate
weight garments — neckline, pocket, etc.. Barrette findings are usually too bulky to use the flower as a corsage; however Flowers with
Snap Combs can sometimes be worn as a corsage or on hat, by using a corsage pin. Flowers with pin-backs can be pinned to almost
anything — dress, blouse, denim jackets, coats, hats of all kinds, handbags. (Caution: pinning to leather, vinyl or similar fabrics
will leave permanent pin holes.) Flowers with pin-backs may also be worn in the hair. First secure hair with barrette or hair band.
Then above that, carefully slide pin or through hair like a barrette and close or slide the pin underneath the hair band or barrette
and close. Alternately, the pin-back may be slid underneath the hair band or barrette, or it can be pinned to scrunchies, head bands,
scarves, etc.. Also enjoy them about the house or next to your computer by pinning them to bulletin board, nestling them in a lovely
dish or wine glass. The possibilities are endless! Back to Top
How do you care for these flowers?Handle with clean, dry hands. Protect it from dust, moisture, extended exposure to sunlight,
crushing etc.. Store and transport in its own box. Although the components are theoretically cleanable, any cleaning process
may alter its character, and some components may not hold up to any cleaning process. If the worst does happen, take it to a reputable dry
cleaner and ask if it may be spot cleaned, or if they can protect it by special handling. Be aware that with the silks, especially,
some colors may bleed. Although I do try to rinse excess dye from each ribbon, some are not in order to maintain a deep, intense hue.
Notably, the reds, purples and blues are most prone to bleeding. Back to Top
What are the prices?Prices vary according to materials used, time involved, and degree of complexity, construction, and artistry.
Although our society tends to equate value with size, a small flower or composition can take just as long to construct as a large one.
Remember, Silk Road Flowers by Far'ha are lovingly hand sewn, including the finish work on the back — no craft glue for the backings;
no Hot Glued findings that will pop off. Back to Top
Custom orders?You Bet! Contact me and tell me what you would like. I'll then ask a lot of questions about color, style
of flowers, approximate size, intended use, desired attitude, etc. to get a feel for your aesthetics and specific accessorizing need.
Groups, e.g., Red Hat Society Chapters or bridal parties, may want multiples of same design and color — or variations on a theme.
This is possible, but remember, no two flowers are ever exactly alike! All special orders are subject to availability of materials.
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Consultations?Yes! I periodically arrange By Appointment Studio Sales when I will have all my inventory on display.
I announce by direct email notices. If you would like to be on my mail list, . Or, periodically check Events or the
Home page for updated announcements. Also, you can call or . Back to Top
How do I send a gift?Yes, I can ship directly to gift recipient. Delivery confirmation or other tracking method required.
Gift enclosure cards are available for small fee. Include your message to recipient, recipients name and address, and need-by date with your order.
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Why Silk Road Flowers?An ambiguous question with a three-part answer! The business came about as an
evolution of a solution to a personal need. One flower
lead to another until the garden grew large enough to share. The name, Silk Road Flowers, came from my dance background, studying
the dances and costuming of the Silk Road, Arab trade routes and the "Gypsy" trail. The Silk Road conjures images of exotic fabrics and
spices, and flowers are often used to adorn a dancer's headdress. Why buy flowers at all — and specifically Silk Road Flowers
by Far'ha? Throughout history, flowers have conveyed messages, most often of love. As fashion still plays with retro-70s themes,
we are reminded of the catch-phrase, "flower Power" and its message of Peace and Love. Flowers brighten our spirits, remind us of
someone's love and the promise of spring. The artistry combined with the care and quality of the construction of Silk Road Flowers
conveys all that in an ever-lasting bloom. Back to Top
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