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2. Garland - Wikipedia

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   A garland is a decorative braid, knot or wreath of flowers, leaves, or other material. Garlands can be worn on the head or around the neck, hung on an inanimate object, or laid in a place of cultural or religious importance. Tinsel garlands on a Christmas tree.

3. Wreaths and crowns in antiquity - Wikipedia

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   In classical and late antiquity wreaths or crowns (Ancient Greek: στέφανος, romanized: stéphanos, lit. 'wreath', 'crown'; Latin: corona, lit. ' wreath ', ' garland ', ' chaplet ') usually made of vegetation or precious metals were worn on ceremonial occasions and were awarded for various achievements. The symbolism of these different ...

4. Ancient Roman sarcophagi - Wikipedia

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   Asiatic garland sarcophagus, the predominant type during the reigns of Trajan and Hadrian (Walters Art Museum), [17] dated between 150 and 180, in Dokimeion marble, so probably made in Phrygia and then shipped to Rome. The gable-roof lid exemplifies the garland tradition common on ash altars and chests.

5. Lei (garland) - Wikipedia

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   Lei (garland) A fragrant lei of fresh pikake (Arabian jasmine) A lei (/ leɪ /) is a garland or wreath common in Hawaii, across Polynesia, and the Philippines. More loosely defined, a lei is any series of objects strung together with the intent to be worn. Lei of various styles are given as gifts to honour people throughout the Pacific, being ...

6. Japamala - Wikipedia

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   Japamala. A japamala, jaap maala, or simply mala (Sanskrit: माला; mālā, meaning ' garland ' [1]) is a loop of prayer beads commonly used in Indian religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. It is used for counting recitations (japa) of mantras, prayers or other sacred phrases. It is also worn to ward off evil, to count ...

7. Tinsel - Wikipedia

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   Tinsel is a type of decorative material that mimics the effect of ice, consisting of thin strips of sparkling material attached to a thread. When in long narrow strips not attached to thread, it is called " lametta ", and emulates icicles. It was originally a metallic garland for Christmas decoration. The modern production of tinsel typically ...