LILIES

Lilies In Ancient Greece, flowers were not just a decorative element but it was part of people's lives. Religion, myths, art, medicine, ceremonies and many other activities were intertwined with flowers. In the Minoan period the art of decorating is full of examples of the influence exerted by the flowers to people while a plethora of wonderful frescoes with flower representa tions. A special place in Ancient Greece was the white lily as symbol of divine creation and man's desire for perfection. The scarf with bright colors, fuchsia, yellow and the green dominating depicts the greatness of nature. The flowers of lilies form a sun in the center symbolizing the harmony of natural elements.