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Thais have unique ways of arranging flowers and using them in decorations, which are different from other places. Thai garlands called Phuang Malai. Flower arranging became increasing popular during the reign of King Rama V. The ladies of the Court spent many hours in arranging flowers. Each lady taught her own designs to her ladies - in - waiting, and to the young girls who lived in the palace and received their finishing school education under the patronage of the Royal ladies. Until recent years, vendors usually sat in front of the entrance of themarket and some vendors travelled up and down the lanes in Bangkok and in some big cities, balancing a woven tray filled with colorful filled with colorful garlands on top of their heads. Calling Phuang Malai, Phuang Malai as they went, one needed to go only to her/his front gate to buy the fresh garlands. A lovely new garland would be given to the spirit house or to be placed reverently at the base of the Buddha images in the family shrine. Garlands are presented and worn at many festive and happy occasions, such as graduations, birthdays and weddings, for good luck. It is customary in Thailand to have a portrait of a deceased person displayed near the urn or coffin. A lovely flower garland with a black ribbon is placed at their base as a mark of respect and final farewell.