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According to the Japanese folk belief the crow was thought to be a messenger of the gods. It is also associated with the profundity of thought and ...

The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patience and long life.

Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of living in the present mome...

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

The warbling white-eye is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese art. The persimmon fruit symbolises success, whilst also conveyi...

Taken from a design of a summer blanket which belonged to a member of the imperial family of Japan. The goldfish symbolises wealth, fortune and goo...

The crane is revered as a national treasure in Japan, and has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, as it was thought to live f...

Woodpeckers are appreciated as a symbol of resourcefulness, flair and wisdom. Notorious builders, they awaken one's creativity and spiritual energy.

Seagulls are often a symbol of freedom. By Watanabe Seitei (1851-1918), first traditional Japanese painter to travel to Europe in order to study We...

Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists. In 1856, Hiroshige “retired from the world”, and became a Bu...

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

Made during the Qing dynasty in the 18th Century, the embroidery is full of auspicious birds and plants, from the peace bringer quail to the everla...

The design comes from tiles made by Minton Hollins in the late 19th century. Produced during the Aesthetic Movement in Britain, the ‘cult of beauty...

Macaws are some of the biggest parrots. With their striking feathers, they represent unique flair, and the courage to keep rising high. From a wood...

Associated with loyalty and fidelity, the swallow represents everlasting care and affection towards family, friends and loved ones. From a woodbloc...

The parrot is symbolic of the ability to focus on goals with confidence, whilst reminding us to stay alert to see new ideas that may bring about gr...

In modern times called parakeet, this bird symbolises inner strength, quiet observation and a sweet disposition. From a woodblock print by the Japa...

The pheasant has long been a symbol of good luck, regarded as a symbol of power and immortality in ancient Greek culture, whilst representing peace...

The parrot is symbolic of the ability to focus on goals with confidence, whilst reminding us to stay alert to see new ideas that may bring about gr...

As a sturdy plant able to grow in the harshest environment, the ivy symbolises perennial life and immortality. By Japanese woodblock print artist O...

Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of living in the present mome...

The goldfish has also come to symbolise wealth in Chinese culture stemming from the fact that the Chinese word for fish (yú) is pronounced very sim...

Text on the reverse side:In modern times called parakeet, this bird symbolises inner strength, quiet observation and a sweet disposition. From a wo...

Text on the reverse side:The pheasant has long been a symbol of good luck, regarded as a symbol of power and immortality in ancient Greek culture, ...

Text on the reverse side:The parrot is symbolic of the ability to focus on goals with confidence, whilst reminding us to stay alert to see new idea...

It is said that a koi carp swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls. The Japanese associates koi carps with perseverance in adversity, strength of pur...

Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition, whilst representing the importance of living in the present...

The swan is symbol of beauty, love, grace, loyalty and trust. The katniss is an aquatic plant with arrowhead shaped leaves, symbolising hardiness, ...

The Kingfisher is commonly associated to love, peace and hope for prosperity. The Dragonfly is a symbol of change, adaptability, self-realisation a...

The butterfly can signify awakening, and a transformation in preparation to fly into a fresh new way of being. The three leaves of the clover symbo...

As squirrels work hard and plan ahead for the rigid winter, they have come to symbolise readiness, plenitude, multi-tasking and laying groundwork. ...

The cockatoo is symbolic of self-acceptance and love, whilst also represents change, especially where we are to embark on a journey of learning and...

Tiles of glazed earthenware by English potter and tile designer William de Morgan (1839-1917). Peacocks with their graceful beauty, symbolise watc...

By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). This pattern was designed for the walls of the drawing room of his family home, ...

Text on the reverse side:The Kingfisher is commonly associated to love, peace and hope for prosperity. The Dragonfly is a symbol of change, adaptab...

Text on the reverse side:As squirrels work hard and plan ahead for the rigid winter, they have come to symbolise readiness, plenitude, multi-taskin...