Santa Maria Novella - Set-of-Two Rosa Novella Wax Tablets - Neutral - Moda Operandi
Santa Maria Novella
$38.00
Description
Considered the oldest pharmacy in the world; Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella was founded in 1221 as a Dominican friars convent when the friars were granted the use of Santa Maria Inter Vineas (Holy Mary Among the Vines) — a small church just outside the city walls where they cultivated a botanical garden of herbs and plants to craft medicines; ointments and balms.The wax tablets are molded and hand-finished. Decorated with red rose blossoms and red cornflower petals.
About Santa Maria Novella
Founded in 1221 by a collective of Dominican friars, the Santa Maria Novella apothecary in Florence has expanded significantly from its fairy tale origins to become a powerhouse in the field of luxury skincare, body care, and perfume.
