Thai flower garlands

Called phuang malai, these gorgeous garlands range from very simple to highly complex arrangements and are placed as offerings on shrines, temples or are given to special guests as a sign of respect. Currently being offered to pictures of the late king they appear to be doing brisk business on the streets of Bangkok.

The Malai are created by stringing various flower combinations together that depends on the availability of the seasonal blooms. They smell lovely too.