These
lovely flowers from Sulmona, Italy, are a gift of art. Each
petal is made using antique artisan traditional methods from
a delicious candy coating and a rich, dark European chocolate,
nut or licorice center, then hand wrapped with vibrant colors.
The flowers produce a dazzling display of color that delights
the eye as well as tempts the palate.
Originally
an Italian wedding tradition, confetti fiori, or floral candy,
dates to the 15th Century in Sulmona, where the nuns of the
Santa Chiara convent began wrapping confetti with colored silk
and crafting them into flowers. Of course, you don’t have
to be Italian to enjoy the vibrant colors and the beauty of
confetti. Enjoy their beauty for the months to come, since the
candy flowers will remain fresh for a year. |
