Greeting card
CRANE EMBROIDERY ON RED
Text on the reverse side: The crane is revered as a national treasure in Japan, and has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, a...
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Text on the reverse side: The crane is revered as a national treasure in Japan, and has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, a...
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Text on the reverse side: The crane is revered as a national treasure in Japan, and has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, a...
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Text on the reverse side: An embroidered panel in the manner of William Morris decorated with trailing orange briar roses. The briar rose is symbol...
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Text on the reverse side: By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896), who was inspired by the thrush birds that frequently s...
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Text on the reverse side: British wool and silk embroidery of flowers on linen. In this period, embroidery had become an integral part of fashion, ...
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Text on the reverse side: The stitch used in this 18th century Indian embroidery is typical of Gujarat. Between the 16th and 18th century, textile...
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Text on the reverse side: A floral silk and metal thread embroidery on cotton from an English coverlet (a covering spread usually for a bed) dating...
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Text on the reverse side: A floral silk and metal thread embroidery on cotton from an English coverlet (a covering spread usually for a bed) dating...
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Text on the reverse side: An English embroidery dating from the era of King James I. Flowers and plants depicted, including the carnation, foxglov...
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Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ embroidery. In Christianity, pomegranates represent prosperity and material wealth. Lemon...
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Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent c...
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Text on the reverse side: Pattern created from the design on the partlet worn by Queen Elizabeth I in a portrait by the artist Nicholas Hilliard. ...
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Text on the reverse side: An English embroidery dating from the era of King James I. Flowers and plants depicted, including the carnation, foxglov...
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Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent c...
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Text on the reverse side: The Chinese silks and leather shapes skilfully portray the Bodhisattva Manjushri, whose name means Gentle Glory in Sanskr...
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Text on the reverse side: The pink rose symbolises recognition and gratitude as well as grace and joy. By English embroidery designer, Mary "May" M...
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Text on the reverse side: The 16th century saw an increasing popularity and availability of printed books. Patterns texts alongside samplers, allow...
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Text on the reverse side: Ivy and flowers from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. The ivy, with its ability to cling to any surface, represent...
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Text on the reverse side: Made during the Qing dynasty in the 18th Century, the embroidery is full of auspicious birds and plants, from the peace b...
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Text on the reverse side: By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). This pattern was designed for the walls of the drawing...
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Text on the reverse side: Ivy and flowers from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. The ivy, with its ability to cling to any surface, represents...
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Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ embroidery. In Christianity, pomegranates represent prosperity and material wealth. Lemo...
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Text on the reverse side: The rose is often depicted in reference to the Tudor monarchy, represented in the form of the Tudor rose. The flower is ...
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Text on the reverse side: The Chinese embroidery in silk shows the lord of all the realms makes an appearance: the Dragon, which according to Chine...
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Text on the reverse side: Imperial Chinese embroidery portraying the thousand arms and eleven heads of Guanyin. This manifestation of the compassio...
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Text on the reverse side: The 16th century saw the introduction of patterns publications, which alongside samplers, allowed amateur embroiderers to...
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Text on the reverse side: British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896) incorporated the natural world, in particular the British ...
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Text on the reverse side: The pomegranate symbolises righteousness, representing life in many cultures. In the Middle Ages, the resemblance to an i...
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Text on the reverse side: Le point de broderie utilisé dans ce tissus indien du XVIIIe siècle est typique du Gujarat. Entre le XVIe et le XVIIIe s...
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Text on the reverse side: The cranes symbolise elegance and longevity. The insignia ‘hyungbae’ system displayed the ranks of officials in the Jose...
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Text on the reverse side: Pattern made from royal Tudor emblems featuring on the top left and top right of a portrait painting of Queen Elizabeth I...
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Text on the reverse side: The rose is often depicted in reference to the Tudor monarchy, represented in the form of the Tudor rose. The flower is a...
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Text on the reverse side: Pattern created from the embroidered gown worn by Queen Elizabeth I in a portrait by the artist Nicholas Hilliard who was...
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Text on the reverse side: Silk and metal thread embroidery, possibly made in Spain. Polka dots become a fashionable pattern from the 18th century, ...
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Text on the reverse side: The refinement of Italian embroidery of the period can be seen in this example, with the skilful depiction of blooming fl...
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Text on the reverse side: The Chinese Thangka embroidery from the Ming dynasty features lotus flowers which are revered for their ability to rise f...
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