Embroidery 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, ...

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, as...

Text on the reverse side:By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896), who was inspired by the thrush birds that frequently st...

Text on the reverse side:An embroidered panel in the manner of William Morris decorated with trailing orange briar roses. The briar rose has been s...

Text on the reverse side:The stitch used in this 18th century Indian embroidery is typical of Gujarat. Between the 16th and 18th century, textiles ...

Text on the reverse side:British wool and silk embroidery of flowers on linen. In this period, embroidery had become an integral part of fashion, a...

Text on the reverse side:A floral silk and metal thread embroidery on cotton from an English coverlet (a covering spread usually for a bed) dating ...

Text on the reverse side:A floral silk and metal thread embroidery on cotton from an English coverlet (a covering spread usually for a bed) dating ...

Text on the reverse side:An English embroidery dating from the era of King James I. Flowers and plants are depicted, including the carnation, foxgl...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ embroidery. Pomegranates represent life, sanctity, prosperity and wealth. Lemons represe...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent c...

Text on the reverse side: Pattern created from the design on the partlet worn by Queen Elizabeth I in a portrait by the artist Nicholas Hilliard.

Text on the reverse side:An English embroidery dating from the era of King James I. Flowers and plants depicted, including the carnation, foxglove,...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent c...

Text on the reverse side:The Chinese silks and leather shapes skilfully portray the Bodhisattva Manjushri, whose name means Gentle Glory in Sanskri...

Text on the reverse side:The pink rose symbolises recognition and gratitude as well as grace and joy. By English embroidery designer, Mary "May" Mo...

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, allowe...

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: 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:Made during the Qing dynasty in the 18th Century, the embroidery is full of auspicious birds and plants, from the peace br...

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: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: Issu d’un paravent brodé à dix panneaux, ce duo d’oiseaux et de fleurs relève du hwajodo coréen. Très symbolique, il ass...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from an embroidered ten-panel folding screen, the pairing of birds and blossoms in traditional Korean artwork is k...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from an embroidered ten-panel folding screen, the pairing of birds and blossoms in traditional Korean artwork is k...

Text on the reverse side: This exquisite textile combines a Southern Song dynasty centre with a Ming dynasty border, woven in silk and gold. Depic...

Text on the reverse side:The Joseon dynasty rank badge symbolised authority, with its tiger motif embodying courage, power, and protection in Korea...

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: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ embroidery. Pomegranates represent life, sanctity, prosperity and wealth. Lemons represe...

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 Chines...

Text on the reverse side:Imperial Chinese embroidery portraying the thousand arms and eleven heads of Guanyin. This manifestation of the compassion...

Text on the reverse side:From a Chinese embroidery in silk, metallic thread and horsehair. Vajrabhairava scares selfishness and egoism - the main c...

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

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

Text on the reverse side: Les grues évoquent élégance et longévité. Le système d’insignes hyungbae indiquait le rang des officiels sous Joseon (13...