Decoration on Indian hilts

[Rick]

That is most fascinating Jens . When the sword is held in the right hand the flowers face out from the palm of the hand .

If one was holding the flowers themselves this way ........ (thought trails off) .... but it is like one 'is' wielding the flower itself , meaning (possibly) that the flower is a talisman , not simply decoration .

Have I made any sense ?

Or just a fool of myself .