Japanese bookmark

Text on the reverse side: While scholars debate the origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji”, one of the most commonly accepted is that the name...

Text on the reverse side: The way cats wash their faces licking their paws and wiping their face - it is as if they are inviting good luck beckonin...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for fox is "kitsune" - a regular subject of Japanese folklore portrayed with intelligence and paranorma...

Text on the reverse side: The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This proces...

Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from t...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary French adaptation of a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can...

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, resi...

Text on the reverse side: The Great Wave off Kanagawa (1830-1833) has become the most reproduced work in Asian art. Although simple in its design, ...

Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for monkey, “saru’” is a homonym for the Japanese word “expel” (also pronounced saru), meaning “dispel”...

Text on the reverse side: The waxwing totem is believed to teach selflessness whilst encouraging us to give to others for their benefit, without ca...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary book reading adaptation of a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, whi...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Sushi adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, ...

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, resi...

Text on the reverse side: The swallow for many, symbolises triumph and success, and for others representing love and loyalty. Design by the Japanes...

Text on the reverse side: During the sixth century, Buddhist monks travelled from China to Japan accompanied by domesticated cats to guard over the...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short perio...

Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short perio...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary adaptation of a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can also m...

Text on the reverse side: During the sixth century, Buddhist monks travelled from China to Japan accompanied by domesticated cats to guard over the...

Text on the reverse side: The willow tree is a symbol of grace and strength. The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle use...

Text on the reverse side: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory o...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary party adaptation of a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can ...

Text on the reverse side: Commonly the deer represents the power to deal with challenges and the ability to be swift and vigilant, calling for peop...

Text on the reverse side: Mount fuji has been throughout history one of the biggest inspirations for Japanese artists. One of the most commonly acc...

Text on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Evergr...

Text on the reverse side: Both in the Japanese and Chinese culture, The evergreen pine is regarded as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and stead...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary royal adaptation of a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which can ...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Scottish adaptation of a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which c...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary gardening adaptation of a woodblock print by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which ...

Text on the reverse side: This image is recognised as one of Koson’s masterpieces. The bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossin...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary festive adaptation of a woodblock print from 1814 by Matsumoto Hoji. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”...

Text on the reverse side: Hochu Nakamura (active 1790- 1819), a Rinpa school Japanese painter from the middle to late Edo period, was mainly active...

Text on the reverse side: The maple tree represents elegance and grace, the turning of the colours has made it a popular subject in Japanese art, p...

Text on the reverse side: Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889) This is part of his work from his study of cats. T...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Dracula adaptation of an antique Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru...

Text on the reverse side: Two warriors from the epic story of the 47 Ronin are shown during the climax of their encounter. The ronin Muramatsu Sand...