A tulipiere is an ornate flower-holder.
The larger floor-standing pyramid shaped tulipieres were like a status symbol indicating the owner's wealth.
Thanks to the large-scale global trade during the 17th century, many flowers from Asia such as the tulip became luxury items in Europe - an exotic novelty.
I want one.
(images are from Pinterest)

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7 comments:
I love these! So pretty!!!!!
I love these! So pretty!!!!
These are so unique! Beautiful pictures. If I win the lottery I will get the big one for wealthy people--lol.
I would like one of these as well! Maybe this should be added to the "want" list for the show. Have a great Memorial Weekend!
This will be on my "want" list for the gardens! Love it! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!
Jan these are absolutely gorgeous! I would so love to have one on my dining table ... what a perfect way to display the fragile beauty of each stem! Hve a wonderful weekend!
xx Frances
Jan, great post. Tulipieres have always fascinated me too. There were several forms produced during the years in Quimper ware. You show one in your images. I've been admiring the one Juliska produces in the Country Estate series. Hope you get one!
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