Naming the Flowers: The Women of Entu

At Entu, every detail is intentional. From the way we gather our dried stems to the shapes of the vases we pair them with, each choice carries meaning. When it came to naming our signature bouquets, I knew I wanted more than just colours or floral types—I wanted stories. Names with roots. Names that honour the strength, wisdom, and beauty that inspired this business in the first place.
So I turned to the ancient world, to the women of Mesopotamia—goddesses, priestesses, queens, and mythic figures—who shaped culture, held spiritual authority, and represented the many shades of feminine power. Each bouquet is named after one of these women, chosen not just for her story, but for the way her energy reflects the tone and feeling of the flowers she represents.
Here’s a little about each of them:
Inanna – The Pink One
Goddess of love, beauty, and fierce independence, Inanna is perhaps the most powerful figure in Sumerian mythology. She ruled the sky and the heart in equal measure—bold, romantic, and unapologetically radiant. Our pink bouquet is a tribute to her: soft yet commanding, like a blush that lingers after something true.
Gula – The Blue One
Gula was the goddess of healing and medicine, known for her compassion and sacred wisdom. Blue tones reflect her quiet strength and soothing presence. This bouquet is made for peace-bringers, nurturers, and anyone who holds space for others with grace.
Tashmetu – The Purple One
The divine consort of Nabu, Tashmetu was the goddess of wisdom, requests, and mercy—she who listens. Our purple bouquet channels her thoughtful energy. It's composed, elegant, and slightly mysterious—perfect for dreamers, thinkers, and old souls.
Ninsun – The Natural One
A goddess of fertility and wild nature, Ninsun was the mother of Gilgamesh and a figure of deep earthy wisdom. This bouquet is all raw texture and neutral tone—clay, oat, straw, and sun-faded stems. It's grounded, graceful, and quietly powerful, like the land itself.
Lilitu – The Red One
Lilitu is a spirit of fire, independence, and the untamed feminine. Often misunderstood, she represents passion, autonomy, and the wildness that lives in us all. Our red bouquet carries that energy—vivid, dramatic, and fiercely alive.
Kubaba – The Cream One
One of the only historical queens to be deified, Kubaba was once ruler of Kish and later worshipped as a goddess. Cream tones honour her calm power and quiet authority. This arrangement is timeless, refined, and stately—a soft-spoken leader in floral form.
Why These Names Matter
These women—real or mythic—are part of a lineage of power and beauty that has too often been forgotten. By naming our bouquets after them, I hope to invite their stories back into the light, to honour ancient feminine energy in a way that feels modern, meaningful, and beautifully alive.
Every bouquet you choose carries not just colour and texture, but a legacy.