The art form involves adhering preserved botanical specimens to a surface, creating a decorative or artistic composition. This process utilizes desiccated floral and foliage elements to form a unified design. As an example, one might create a framed artwork by carefully arranging and gluing pressed wildflowers onto a canvas.
Creating art with dried botanical elements provides several advantages. It offers a way to preserve natural beauty indefinitely, allowing enjoyment of seasonal flora year-round. The practice also connects individuals with nature, fostering creativity and providing a tangible link to the environment. Historically, dried flower arrangements have been used for decorative, symbolic, and even medicinal purposes, evolving into the modern craft form.
