A brief history of perfume bottles: For Centuries, perfumers and fragrance enthusiasts have housed their scented oils and perfume in ornate bottles, porcelain cups, terracota bowls and crystal flacons. Unlike fasion and jewellery which is tangible and visible to the eye, fragrance is literally invisible and is experienced through our sense of smell. In order to celebrate the glorry of these scents and the joy they offered, artists crafted, molded and embellished bottles of all shapes and designs to give this art form a visual splendour. Tracing the history of perfme bottles over six shousand ears, you see that this is an authentic art form- always evolving with new technology and constantly reflecting the culture shifts around the globe. Scent lodge has surveyed this rich history to give you a brief history of perfume bottles.
The earlist known examples of small perfume containers date back to the fifteenth century B.C
Terracotta Egyptian oil jars from the third century BC containedd elaborate hieroglyphics and illustrations that told visual stories of the ruling class and Gods. Scented oils and ointments were used in religious ceremonies. And they became an important part of a woman’s beauty regime.
Post time: Jun-13-2023