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Royal Copenhagen’s Flora Danica is one of the world’s most prestigious and luxurious porcelain collections. Now Danish Designer Anja Vang Kragh has done a stunning and new interpretation of the precious dinner ware named Flora. A collection of eight stunning hand-crafted cups that  convey your feelings with unique interpretations of beautiful blooms. 

Flowers have long been a code of communication, across time and culture from the Victorian art of floriography to the Japanese flower language of Hanakotoba, beautiful blooms can communicate your emotions and sentiments in the most expressive way. Each with their own particular name and meaning, these stunning hand-crafted cups from Royal Copenhagen will convey your feelings in a gift that says everything.

”I hope Flora will bring nature’s imaginative energy into people’s homes and onto their table in the same way as a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers”, says Anja Vang Kragh who designed and created Flora.

The child of an artist and an architect, Anja Wang Kragh was born to be creative with a design career embracing couture fashion, theatre costumery, illustration and product design, her distinctive vision infuses imagination, fun and a touch of flamboyance into each work. With Flora, Anja Vang Kragh conveys the flowers’ natural wildness within the bounded form of each beautiful Royal Copenhagen cup and saucer. The result? A design that is playful, joyful and poetic.

The meaning of the language of flowers

Iris: The Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris was the link between heaven and earth and the messenger of the gods. To this day this spectacular flower symbolises communication and the sending of a message. Give a gift that says: Your friendship means so much.

Pansy: The name Pansy is derived from the French word for thought; pensée, so-called because of the flower’s resemblance to a little face deep in thought. Give the pansy, when you simply need to say: I’m thinking of you.

Rhododendron: The rhododendron’s flowers indicate caution is needed, for beneath the pretty flowers, the plant contains toxins. Despite this, it remains one of the world’s most popular blooms. Convey a sense of protectiveness and the wish for the wellbeing of your loved one. A gift that says: I care about you.

Laburnum: The beautiful laburnum hangs from it’s golden chain tree’, in glorious sunny cascades. Known as Krishna’s bracelet in Indian folklore, the Laburnum is a well-known symbol of good fortune. Give this gift to say: Good luck.

Dandelion: With its glorious golden head, the dandelion stands as proud as its Lion namesake, bringing colour to the greyest of places. The dandelion’s magical transformation represents abundance and the hope of starting something new. Give a gift of hope and happiness, a gift that says: May your wishes come true.

Lemon Blossom: The ancient lemon and its pretty blossom evoke freshness and juiciness. For Victorians, the lemon implied discretion and wisdom while in art history it symbolizes fidelity in love. To the one you cherish most, give this gift to say: I’ll always be true.

Magnolia: Before even the bees existed, there was magnolia. Its sweet flower has many meanings according to culture and  location including purity, beauty, dignity and a love of nature. The poise and beauty of the magnolia makes it the perfect gift to say: Your beauty is amazing.

Morning Glory: Morning Glory blooms each day anew, signifying a fresh start; a symbol of affection and humility. Express your fondness for someone special with this gift that says: You are appreciated.