"Japanese violets are tiny, purple flowers given the name sumire in Japanese for their visual similarity to an ink container (“sumi” means ink and “ire” is container)." - [x]

"With their eye-catching colours, thought to be reminiscent of the ink of a hard-working carpenter, violets represent honesty, sincerity and dedication. The inclusion of violets in a bouquet means that the message is truly and deeply meant." - [x]