<P> Wreaths were a design used in ancient times in southern Europe . The most well - known are pieces of Etruscan civilization jewelry , made of gold or other precious metals . Symbols from Greek myths often appear in the designs , embossed in precious metal at the ends of the wreath . Ancient Roman writers referred to Etruscan corona sutilis , which were wreaths with their leaves sewn onto a background . These wreaths resemble a diadem , with thin metal leaves being attached to an ornamental band . Wreaths also appear stamped into Etruscan medallions . The plants shown making the wreaths in Etruscan jewelry include ivy , oak , olive leaves , myrtle , laurel , wheat and vines . </P>
<P> Wreaths were a design used in ancient times in southern Europe . The most well - known are pieces of Etruscan civilization jewelry , made of gold or other precious metals . Symbols from Greek myths often appear in the designs , embossed in precious metal at the ends of the wreath . Ancient Roman writers referred to Etruscan corona sutilis , which were wreaths with their leaves sewn onto a background . These wreaths resemble a diadem , with thin metal leaves being attached to an ornamental band . Wreaths also appear stamped into Etruscan medallions . The plants shown making the wreaths in Etruscan jewelry include ivy , oak , olive leaves , myrtle , laurel , wheat and vines . </P>
where did the tradition of the wreath come from
where did the tradition of the wreath come from
ancient times in southern Europe
ancient times in southern Europe