Oleander flower garland

Nerium oleander garland
The traditional method of making a thick garland  with these flowers.  I have used pink oleander .  This method results in such a dense garland that it is a feast to the eyes.  I am sure you will love it. 

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Another close up view

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Tie flowers at the top and bottom at the centre  of a thread
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Turn 
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String goes round the flower placed , every time 
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Another view of the string going around

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Flowers are placed such that the stalk  rests on the string on the bottom side

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Another view of the string going around

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Cut off excess thread

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Tie both ends to hold all the flowers together

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We can add artificial flowers  also at the centre of the garland

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Oleander is called arali poo in Tamil or vice versa arali is called oleander in English.  This garland can be offered to deities in temples particularly Amman, Lakshmi  temples.  We can also use for Pooja decorations for Dasara and Varamahalakshmi Habba.  It can also be used for natural flower craft projects or ideas.