garland

A garland is a decorative braid, knot or wreath of flowers, leaves, or other material. Garlands can be worn on the head or around the neck, hung on an inanimate object, or laid in a place of cultural or religious importance. Etymology From the French , itself from the Italian , a braid. Types Bead garland Flower garland Lei - The traditional garland of Hawaiʻi. Pennant garland Pine garland Popcorn and/or cranberry garland Rope garland Tinsel garland Vine garland Balloon garland Mundamala - Garland of severed heads or skulls, found in Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist iconography. Daisy chain