[Herbalist] roses

[Jenne Heise]

> Below is a snip from sca arts, It is the first time I have heard of the idea
> that rose petal paste beads are not period. Do we have any proof this is a
> period practice?


I haven't found any evidence of rose-petal beads in period, though damask
powder was apparently sometimes used in pomanders as was rose oil.

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