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Japanese Oriented Home Decor With Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossoms play a very big role in Japanese and Chinese oriented home decoration. The "sakura", also known as the cherry tree, is being worshiped in these Asian countries. At the annual festival called "Hanami" in Japan, the blossoming of the cherry tree is honoured. If you ever walked through the alleys of Washington D.C during the spring, then you are definitely aware of the beauties of these trees and the aromatic and enchanting scent of its blooms.

So, why is this tree so cherished in some Asian cultures and why do they use it frequently? Cherry trees are a symbol of many things. Nowadays they are associated with immaculateness, fairness and good looks. The samurai culture, too, had high regards for these trees as the blossoms as well as the samurais tend to have a very short life. For them the tree symbolized blood drops. The finesse of the flower has been a sign for the tenderness of life in Japan, but the Chinese culture found a whole different meaning in those pretty blooms.

For Chinese people a cherry blossom celebrates the female gender and womanhood. It builds a connection between force, dominance, feminine charm and sexuality. Both women and cherry flowers are delicate and the Chinese see the blossoms as a symbol of love and gentleness.

Integrating cherry blossoms into your home decor can be done in a variety of ways. Fact is that you cannot utilize real cherry stems for decoration, as the flower does not live very long. To get around this, go to a craft store in your area and let them show you some perfectly realistic looking cherry stems. Linen and air sprays with the fragrance of cherry blossoms are available too, which you can then spray gently on your silky blooms. By doing so you will achieve an original look and scent of this beautiful tree.

Cherry blossom bed linens and sheets are yet another brilliant idea to enhance a Japanese type oriented bedroom. This style is fantastic for the spring season and early summer time. As mentioned before, get yourself a cherry blossom scented linen spray to create an extra charm.

Prints of cherry blossoms on private screens and Asian shojis are also very favoured. This is a great idea for a woman, to put it into her master's bedroom for a very private changing section. It will make her feel feminine, sensual and delicate.

Last but not least, find some Japanese inspired wall decoration for your room. Stay focused on the theme and use the suggestions from above, to create a Japanese cherry blossom wonderland right in your own home.