When we look at the “Fabrij” tulip, we see a flower with a delicate white background adorned with streaks in a rich purple-red hue.
In the Golden Age, during the Tulipmania, tulip names often had special meanings. They referred to important people, places, or they reflected the beauty and value of the flower itself.
“Fabrij” is one such name that intrigues us. Despite numerous searches in historical texts and digital archives, the exact meaning of ‘Fabrij’ in this context remains a mystery to us.
However, we can speculate that ‘Fabrij’ (fabric), given the context of that time, may refer to the world of luxury and fine fabrics. It was an era when textiles were one of the most valuable commodities. The fine lines of the “Fabrij” tulip evoke the threads of expensive fabrics. The pattern of the tulip petals could even be compared to the patterns on damast, a luxurious and expensive fabric popular in the 17th century.
However, this remains guesswork, and the mystery of the “Fabrij” name largely remains unsolved. Perhaps the true meaning lies hidden in a forgotten book, or perhaps it has a meaning that we simply cannot understand now. We are always open to new insights, so if you have any ideas about the meaning of ‘Fabrij’, please contact us at info@artoduaras.nl
The portrait of the “Fabrij” from the ‘Ninetynine Tulips collection’, serves as the inspiration for the 99 ‘Farbij’ NFT tulips in various art styles. The ‘Fabrij’ NFT tulips are themed ‘damast’.
Ninetynine Tulips 