4 Ways to Use Dried Lotus Flower and Pods

Dried lotus flowers and pods can be used for various different purposes. Lotus plant reflects beauty and purity through every part, from flower to pod. The brilliance of the attractive lotus plant is preserved by drying it, using the right method.  After they have been dried, lotus flower, pods and seeds can be used to create visually appealing crafts. Here are a few ways dried lotus flowers and pods can be used.

Wedding centrepiece

A centrepiece is one of the most important items of display when it comes to wedding. Today, everyone wants a customised idea for wedding centrepieces. If you are into do-it-yourself wedding decorations, then dried lotus flowers and pods are all you need. Dried lotus flowers with leaves and other plant parts can be used to create beautiful centrepieces that will leave an impression on the minds of your guests. You can even add succulents or peacock and quail feathers to give the centrepiece an exotic look. Lotus pods with sticks can be combined with foxtail, cattails, wheat pods and other dried plant parts to create an eye catching centrepiece.

Bride bouquets

If you are a bride who is bored of regular bouquets, then why not give your bridal bouquet a new look with lotus pods? Lotus pods are eye pleasing gifts of nature that can be extremely attractive when used in bouquet of brides. The bouquet with lotus pods will surely be the point of discussion among the guests.  A bouquet with pods of lotus and other dried plant parts will add a touch of uniqueness to your wedding photo shoot.

Potpourris

Potpourri is a mix of dried plant parts and flowers to which herbs, oils and spices are added for fragrance. Lotus seeds and flowers can be used along with other ingredients to make potpourri. You can place this potpourri in drawers, closets and wardrobes after adding essential oils and herbs. If you add spice into this, it will act as an insect repellent.

If you have some fake plants or flowers, you can mix some lotus pods with other pods and seeds to create a base. You can place your fake plants or flowers in this potpourri base. This base helps in accentuating the visual appeal of the fake plants and flowers.

Another idea is to use the lotus pods, seeds, and petals in a bowl with other dry plant parts. Place it on the table as a decoration. You can add a few drops of essential oil or add a bunch of dehydrated herbs and the soothing aroma will help in creating a charming atmosphere.

Decorating doors

Have you ever been worried about the door decoration? It is really difficult to get new idea to decorate doors, especially during Christmas. If you want to decorate your doors in an attractive way and you want it to be different from others, you can use dried lotus pod wreaths to decorate the door. Lotus pods with pine cones and dried bunch of fruits and seeds will look elegant and appealing to your guests.

Dry lotus flowers and pods are so exquisite and artistic that they are used in various crafts apart from those mentioned above. If you want to add a unique personal touch to your decorations, just add the magic of dried lotus.

Four Steps to Make a Potpourri

Potpourris are one of the most organic ways to brighten up your daily life and add a dash of colour and glamour to the drabness of monotony. Usually prepared from dried flowers, essential oils and other plant parts, potpourris are sometimes beautified by the addition of scented wood, rosewater and dried nuts. Sometimes an exotic component or two is added to the mix, e.g. dried pine cones. Potpourris are things that can be put to more than one use. Not only do they serve to beautify the environment of your room, but also the fragrance generated by them helps to freshen up your mood after a long, hard day at the office. 

So, what are the ways in which one can make potpourris? Below are the ways how:

• The first step involves gathering some flowers (or flower petals) and hanging them out to dry. There are several ways to do this, but the easiest thing to do would be just to gather them together, tie their stems together with some twine and then hang them upside down. After a couple of weeks in the sun, they would be bone-dry with absolutely no trace of moisture left in them (One needs to be very cautious about this because if the plant parts manage to get wet somehow, then moisture and mold are sure to develop on them).   

•  Once the drying-out process is complete, the next step would be to put the stuff into an air-tight container, add a few drops of essential oil to the mix and then close the lid tightly. You’ll need to wait another six to seven days until the oil has been completely absorbed by the petals.

•  Once all the primary preparations are done and dusted with, you can take out the dried plant parts and arrange them into a decorative glass bowl. Alongside the dried petals and stems, you can try putting stones, shells, sandalwood, cloves and cardamom. This will add sharpness to the cocktail of fragrances and will endow it with some extra kick. A small tip: try using rosewood doused and dried after being soaked in lavender oil for a week. Also sneak in some nuts with ground spices sprinkled over them.

• You can use a variety of containers: it can be bowl, a jar, a wine glass, tall slender juice glasses, or just a box. In any case, you need to make sure that the ingredients are perfectly blending in with the rest of your environment and that it is really adding to the way your home interior looks and feels. 

And finally, your enchanting potpourri is ready, all set to welcome and enthral whoever walks into your room at whatever time of the month. In order to keep the scent alive and fresh, you have to remember to keep adding several drops of essential oil at regular intervals, as well to check on the ingredients to see if anything is rotting or developing molds. You can also make wet potpourris soaked in scented water, stored in closed air-tight containers.

Sparkle of the Festive Season: Holidays and Celebrations

October 2016 is an auspicious month for people of India, as the two major festivals are being celebrated in one single month. Hence, the joy and excitement among the people is beyond any explanation. In the beginning of the month Durga Puja will be celebrated while the month will end with the fireworks of Diwali.

Durga Puja: Welcoming the Goddess

Goddess Durga symbolises positive energy, a divine force that helps her devotees to overcome negative forces. In India and especially in West Bengal, Durga Maa is not just a goddess, she is a part of our family. Maa means mother, calling Goddess Durga mother explains her significance in our life.

Durga Puja is a festival that embarks the win of good over evil. Durga Maa visits her devotees during the auspicious month of Ashwin.  Although the puja is celebrated for ten days, Mahalaya, Shasthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Asthtami, Maha Navami and Vijayadashami are most important days. The preparations begin months before. Social gatherings, shopping, decorations, lighting, dance and pandal-visiting, and lots of other activities are there that bring people together. The festival ends with immersion of Goddess Durga in water.  Durga Puja is deeply embedded in our culture and life.

Diwali- The Festival of Lights

Diwali is a festival that is celebrated 14 days after Durga Puja. People decorate their homes with lights, candles and earthen lamps. Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped on this day. On the night of Diwali, people burst crackers and other fireworks. Diwali is followed by other festivals like Bhai Duj.

Festival time is the time when families and friends come together after a long time.

Glitter Flowers-Festive Collection by Intercon Impex

Intercon Impex creations are always in tune with the demand of the time.  The holiday season has just begun, with Durga Puja, Diwali and Christmas just around the corner. The Intercon Impex glitter range is perfect for the decorations at this time.

A new range of products has been introduced in Intercon Impex that help the customers to transform their decorative ideas into a beautiful reality. Dried flower and plant parts are now available in customisable glitter finish. The customers can choose different colour options available like gold, silver blue, red etc. Our skilled workforce will add colour and glitter as per the client’s requirement. We use the best quality glitters and colors in compliance with international standards. Glitter helps in adding the festive touch to the product.

Our glitter flowers will accentuate the beauty of your home and you will get compliments for your creativity. Just create a festive bunch for the vase or make special potpourri and place it on the centre of the table. You can let your imagination free when it comes to glitter flower range. 

Intercon also offers a host of other festive products like candle stands, glass vases and LED candles. To know more please write to us at anant@interconimpex.com.

Work Holidays at Intercon Impex

Festival brings fun, celebrations, engagement in various activities which are possible due to holidays.  Our team puts seamless contribution to deliver quality products on time. Our designers and workers work all year around and get 10 days holiday during this time of the year. Hence, all our services may be affected because of the holidays. However, serving customers is our first priority, so we will try our best to maintain the shipment schedules.

We are celebrating festivals across our warehouse and office. The spirit of festivity is on the air now, and the feeling of excitement is filling us with joy. We wish all our customers a happy & prosperous festive season ahead.