Pattern Greeting Cards

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: The pink rose symbolises recognition and gratitude as well as grace and joy. By English embroidery designer, Mary "May" M...

Text on the reverse side: The English name "strawberry" comes from the Anglo-Saxon "streoberie". Symbolic of perfection and righteousness, strawber...

Text on the reverse side: The yellow rose represents happiness. Associated with the sun, it is symbolic of lifting the spirit and expressing joy an...

Text on the reverse side: According to Greek mythology, the peacock was a physical representation of Hera, the Queen of the Gods. Mainly found in A...

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 ...

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 ...

Text on the reverse side: The long life of the wisteria flower bestows the symbolic meaning of immortality and longevity. In particular, the blue a...

Text on the reverse side: The cranes symbolise elegance and longevity. The insignia ‘hyungbae’ system displayed the ranks of officials in the Jose...

Text on the reverse side: The 16th century saw an increasing popularity and availability of printed books. Patterns texts alongside samplers, allow...

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...

Text on the reverse side: Leaves depict hope, renewal, and revival, and are symbolic of growth. Pattern from an antique Japanese book "Collection o...

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...

Text on the reverse side: This decoration from a Chinese ceramic plate is filled with symbols of the bat, fingered citron, peach, pomegranate, whic...

Text on the reverse side: Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition, whilst representing the importanc...

Text on the reverse side: The swan is symbol of beauty, love, grace, loyalty and trust. The katniss is an aquatic plant with arrowhead shaped leave...

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...

Text on the reverse side: By the Japanese painter and poet, Yumeji Takehisa (1884-1934). The Japanese camellia ("tsubaki" in Japanese) is one of th...

Text on the reverse side: The greatest number of De Morgan’s works are based on flowers, usually in combination with leaves. Here some yellow dais...

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...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ embroidery. In Christianity, pomegranates represent prosperity and material wealth. Lemo...

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 ...

Text on the reverse side: The continuous circular pattern represents happiness and luck. The lily and peony flowers, often used in early 20th centu...

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...

Text on the reverse side: The 16th century saw the introduction of patterns publications, which alongside samplers, allowed amateur embroiderers to...

Text on the reverse side: The morning glory flower was first discovered in China for its medicinal uses and was later introduced to the Japanese wh...

Text on the reverse side: Symbolising innocence, modesty and love, the violet can also symbolise faith and spirituality. The columbine flowers symb...

Text on the reverse side: Tiles of glazed earthenware by English potter and tile designer William de Morgan (1839-1917). Peacocks with their grace...

Text on the reverse side: The pomegranate symbolises righteousness, representing life in many cultures. In the Middle Ages, the resemblance to an i...

Text on the reverse side: British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896) incorporated the natural world, in particular the British ...

Text on the reverse side: By the British textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris (1834-1896). Various faith regard the vine as a sacred...

Text on the reverse side: The illustration from British Wild Flowers in their Natural Colour and Form by the Revd Professor Henslow, captures the ...

Text on the reverse side: Trivia: Saekdong, meaning "colourful stripes," symbolises harmony, vitality, and auspiciousness in Korean culture. Red r...

Text on the reverse side: Symbolic of immortality of the soul and healing, the acanthus has been a decorative motif that was highly popular partic...

Text on the reverse side: Quote by British designer William Morris. Written here in the Golden Type Font, developed by Morris in 1890 for Kelmscot...

Text on the reverse side: Quote by British designer William Morris. Written here in the Golden Type Font, developed by Morris in 1890 for Kelmscot...