Napkins - Paper - Red Rose Black Scrollwork

Carbon dating has proven that wild roses were around more than 35 million years ago. According to ancient Hindu writings, the goddess, Lakshmi, was created from the petals of 108 large and 1,008 small roses. It is said that roses, in the Garden of Eden, were thornless and it was only after Adam and Eve were expelled that the thorns appeared. Another Christian legend tells us that red roses were born from the blood, of the crucified Jesus, dripping on the ground beneath the cross. Many stories associate roses with Venus; others, with Aphrodite. In Grecian mythology, it was the lovely Aphrodite, goddess of love, that created the rose. White roses sprung from the sea foam that surrounded her as she rose from the sea. When her lover, Adonis, was wounded by a wild boar, the stunning red rose was born from the mixture of his blood and her tears. Gorgeous red roses are nestled in delicately curling, swirling, black scrollwork on a white backdrop. Go ahead! Embrace that "hopeless romantic" side with these beautiful, paper napkins. They add an unexpected touch to your wedding or anniversary party, particularly when combined with other items from this collection.