Japanese Greeting Cards

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 ...

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 pai...

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 egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patie...

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

Text on the reverse side: From a woodblock print by Kono Bairei (1844-1895). According to a study, cats typically sleep between 12 to 16 hours ever...

Text on the reverse side: The calla lily flower reminds us to to keep hold of our innocence as we move through the world, and to find strength to ...

Text on the reverse side: In Japan, the quince flower is regarded as a symbol of endurance whilst also symbolising strength and leadership. A6 si...

Text on the reverse side: In England, because of their long association with Lent, they are known as the “Lent Lily.” The daffodil symbolises rebir...

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 sha...

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 ...

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, teamwo...

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, teamwo...

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

Text on the reverse side: As it was thought to live for a thousand years, the crane is the ultimate symbol of longevity in Japan. Here, it is paire...

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 ...

Text on the reverse side: Tulips are one of the first flowers to blossom each year, sometimes while there is still snow on the ground. They are reg...

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. Patt...

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 o...

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

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, vi...

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...

Text on the reverse side: Both the chrysanthemum and wisteria are believed to stand for immortality and longevity. The wisteria also represents ba...

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 world’s first full-length novel is said to be the Tale of Genji written by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu a...

Text on the reverse side: Before opening, the buds resemble a balloon and after opening, the petals form a distinct bell shape. The bellflower is t...

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: Water lilies are used as a spiritual symbol in many traditions. They are associated with enlightenment as they close up t...

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 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: Rabbits can be found living on every continent of the world (except Antarctica) and so they appear in various tales, myth...

Text on the reverse side: The design comes from a kimono textile used for formal occasions. Using the yuzen technique, a resist dyeing technique or...

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

Text on the reverse side: Chrysanthemums are the flower symbol of the Japanese Imperial family and a symbol of longevity. Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929...

Text on the reverse side: Apple blossoms are symbolic of heady love and peace. The blossoms as well as the trees were honoured by the ancient Celts...