Lily Blossom florist: Funeral flowers Khanda (Sikh Tribute) at Lily blossom florist from £140

Funeral flowers Khanda (Sikh Tribute) at Lily blossom florist from £140

Small £140

Medium £185

Large £210

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This beautiful important Sikh symbol is carefully crafted from an amass of pure white chrysanthemums, and studded with seven bright red roses.

Alongside the Ik Onkar, which translates roughly as ‘there is only one God’, the Khanda, is at the centre of the Sikh faith. It is itself comprised of three symbols: the Khanda (after which it is named), which is the double edged sword , at its centre; the Chakkar, which is the circle in the middle, and the two swords around the outside, which are called the Meeri and Peeri.

The Khanda is a metaphor for divine knowledge: its double edged blade cleaves through falsehood to reveal truth. The Chakkar represents God’s eternal perfection; and Meeri and Peeri symbolize the equal responsibility that a Sikh has to his spirituality, and his society.

This complex symbol is rendered cleverly in the regal chrysanthemum, and the beautiful roses. Chrysanthemums were originally thought to have been yellow-gold in colour, hence the origin of its name: the Greek word for gold is Chrysos, while anthos means ‘flower’. Its name in full then, is ‘the golden flower’. Brought to Japan by the Chinese, the Japanese Emperors fell so deeply in love with the chrysanthemum flower, that many an emperor sat upon a throne of them. And Japan still hold an annual festival in its honour. It is said to bring happiness. Although the chrysanthemum’s best known symbolism is happiness, it is also representative of long life, friendship, and rest. White chrysanthemums in particular, represent truth, and loyal love. This is the symbolism they are imbued with, when combined with this complex and sacred symbol: the truth revealed by the double-edged blade of the Khanda, and the loyal love of, and for, God.

Nestled among the soft pillow of white Chrysanthemums, are seven divine, ruby red roses. As a species, the rose represents, love and strong emotion. Red roses, are often used as tribute to those past, to symbolize deep loyalty and respect.

Complimented by bupulerum and soft ruscus, this beautifully made arrangement is rich in religious symbolism and meaning. It makes a gorgeous and generous tribute to a loved one or friend.

Features: 50 White Double Spray Chrysanthemums, 7 Red Short Stem Roses, 1 Bupulerum, Soft Ruscus.