Violet plate
Completely unique plates using foraged violets from my local landscape.
22cm
Made to order. 3-4 weeks until shipping.
Dishwasher Safe.
V I O L E T
Folklore
Violets have long been symbols of modesty, love, and quiet devotion. In folklore they were associated with protection and gentle magic, often linked to fairies and woodland spirits. Their low-growing nature gave them a reputation for humility, and in Victorian flower language they represented faithfulness and everlasting affection.
Medicinal
Violets have a long history in herbal medicine. The leaves and flowers were traditionally used in syrups and infusions to soothe coughs, sore throats, and chest complaints. Rich in gentle plant compounds and mucilage, they were valued for their calming and cooling properties, often used to support the respiratory system and ease inflammation.
Time of Year
March – May
Violets appear quietly in early spring, dotting lawns, woodland edges, and hedgerows with small purple blooms. Growing low to the ground, they thrive in shaded places and damp soil. Their delicate flowers are among the early signs of spring, lasting only a short while before the landscape fills with later seasonal growth.
Violet plate
Completely unique plates using foraged violets from my local landscape.
22cm
Made to order. 3-4 weeks until shipping.
Dishwasher Safe.
V I O L E T
Folklore
Violets have long been symbols of modesty, love, and quiet devotion. In folklore they were associated with protection and gentle magic, often linked to fairies and woodland spirits. Their low-growing nature gave them a reputation for humility, and in Victorian flower language they represented faithfulness and everlasting affection.
Medicinal
Violets have a long history in herbal medicine. The leaves and flowers were traditionally used in syrups and infusions to soothe coughs, sore throats, and chest complaints. Rich in gentle plant compounds and mucilage, they were valued for their calming and cooling properties, often used to support the respiratory system and ease inflammation.
Time of Year
March – May
Violets appear quietly in early spring, dotting lawns, woodland edges, and hedgerows with small purple blooms. Growing low to the ground, they thrive in shaded places and damp soil. Their delicate flowers are among the early signs of spring, lasting only a short while before the landscape fills with later seasonal growth.
