Japanese Art Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side:The willow tree is a symbol of grace and strength, and the swallow symbolises triumph and success - a very auspicious pair...

Text on the reverse side:Japanese brush painting from the Edo period attributed to Soga Nichokuan. Dragons first appear in Japanese literature dati...

Text on the reverse side:The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patien...

Text on the reverse side:The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity as well as a reminder to fully enjoy and cherish each moment. Patte...

Text on the reverse side:The chrysanthemum is often portrayed as a symbol of perfection in many cultures and regarded also as the “solar flower”, b...

Text on the reverse side:The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwor...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary film director adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, wh...

Text on the reverse side:The word for bat in Japanese is “komori”. In the Japanese culture, bats are regarded as a symbol of good fortune, and so i...

Text on the reverse side:The warbling white-eye is often depicted in Japanese art and symbolises good fortune. Known for their distinctive colours ...

Text on the reverse side:In Japanese culture, bullfinches are thought to be messengers of the god of learning. The birds also represent good fortun...

Text on the reverse side:The beauty in the print is the appearance of a virgin from the Kansei era (1789-1801), showing her affection to her pet ca...

Text on the reverse side:The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patien...

Text on the reverse side:It is said that a koi carp swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls. The Japanese associates koi carps with perseverance in a...

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 beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:From the iconic series, Pictures of Beautiful Women , depicted here is a young girl blowing on a toy glass pipe which was ...

Text on the reverse side:Buddha taught that “we are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shad...

Text on the reverse side:The butterfly can signify awakening, and a transformation in preparation to fly into a fresh new way of being. Design by J...

Text on the reverse side:A female beauty portrait by one of the most highly revered woodblock print master of female portraits, Utamaro (c.1753 - 1...

Text on the reverse side:The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwor...

Text on the reverse side:The eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligence...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary flamenco adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, which...

Text on the reverse side:The actor is depicted by the artist Kunichika, playing the role of Kamakura Gongoro Kagemasa, an 11th century samurai warl...

Text on the reverse side:According to the Japanese folk belief the crow was thought to be a messenger of the gods. It is also associated with the p...

Text on the reverse side:The passing of life and time are shown through the changing of seasons. The two most celebrated are spring and autumn, vie...

Text on the reverse side:Known as the Three Friends of Winter, the evergreen pine tree, the persevering plum, and the upright bamboo are considered...

Text on the reverse side:Portrait of samurai Saito Toshimitsu, who was the general in the army of Akechi Mitsuhide, depicted here in full armour on...

Text on the reverse side:The paper crane is a powerful symbol of peace in Japanese culture. Its delicate form represents the beauty of harmony, whi...

Text on the reverse side:A contemporary Royal Albert Hall adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...

Text on the reverse side:The warbling white-eye is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese art. The persimmon fruit symbolises suc...

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 beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:Monet was a passionate horticulturist and in 1893 he purchased a property near Giverny and built his water lilies garden. ...

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 beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:The circle represents the universe and the infinite nature of energy. As a basic symbol of protection, it is a symbol of i...

Text on the reverse side:The origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji" is considered that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Hiroshig...

Text on the reverse side:The eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligence...