also: はなすみ
noun
flower charcoal; carbonized flower
A traditional craft where flowers, seeds, or branches are carbonized while retaining their original shape. Used for decoration or as a deodorizer.
花炭は、バラや菊などをそのまま炭にしたものです。
Flower charcoal is made by carbonizing roses, chrysanthemums, and other flowers as they are.
彼女は花炭をインテリアとして飾っている。
She displays flower charcoal as interior decoration.
炭 is general charcoal, while 花炭 specifically refers to decorative charcoal made from flowers or plant parts.
Compound of 花 (flower) and 炭 (charcoal). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely arose from traditional Japanese charcoal-making techniques.