The people of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) believed that since flower arrangement involves bringing plants and flowers from the outdoors into one's home, they should be meticulously cared for and given appropriate "quarters," meaning floral vessels.
明朝人則認為，插花乃是把戶外的花木迎奉家中，自然要悉心照顧，為她們安置相配的「屋舍」﹘﹘花器是也。