Greeting Cards

Text on the reverse side:Made of paper, and often used in festivals in the Far East, the lantern is symbolic of light, warmth, and wishes for a bri...

Text on the reverse side: Waves are one of the most recognisable motifs in Japanese art and design. This 20th century depiction puts emphasis on t...

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:Based on an 1899 watercolour painting by artist Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950), this print shows two female figures, the daug...

Text on the reverse side:By the British designer William Morris (1834-1896). The poppy symbolises remembrance and hope for a peaceful future. The a...

Text on the reverse side:The oldest known confection in the world is the Linzer Torte, a tart with jam and a lattice pasty top, which shows up not ...

Text on the reverse side:The virtues attributed to the rooster include courage and honour. The rooster cries were also believed to be effective in ...

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

Text on the reverse side:Originally name by the Saxons as Giseldone in 1005, it changed to Isledon until the 17th century, and finally resulted in ...

Text on the reverse side:While scholars debate the origin of “fuji”, the sacred mountain’s name, one of the most commonly used means “everlasting l...

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

Text on the reverse side: Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889) This is part of his work from his study of cats. ...

Text on the reverse side:Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson (1889-1946), an English figure and landscape painter, etcher and lithographer, who stud...

Text on the reverse side:Traditionally the bamboo has been considered as a symbol of good luck. The hollow centre signifies spirituality and purity...

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:In China, the heron represents strength, purity, patience and long life. In other cultures, the heron carries positive sym...

Text on the reverse side:Don’t fear failure so much that you refuse to try new things. The saddest summary of life contains three descriptions: cou...

Text on the reverse side:A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, red...

Text on the reverse side:The artist Koson Ohara was a Japanese painter and printmaker in the late 19th and early 20th century. With some 500 works ...

Text on the reverse side:Cats are a recurring motif in the works of Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889), sometimes depicted in a playful and funny manner. ...

Text on the reverse side:Adaptation of a woodcut by the Dutch graphic artist and painter Julie de Graag (1877-1924). The cat represents patience an...

Text on the reverse side:This image is taken from a vintage poster for the French manufacturer Panhard, established in 1887. Their first vehicles s...

Text on the reverse side:Elegant restaurants (pictured north of the bridge) traditionally co-sponsored the major firework displays at the site, tog...

Text on the reverse side:Referred as the king of flowers in China, peonies symbolise wealth, prosperity and honour, whilst also serving as a powerf...

Text on the reverse side:The anemone symbolises protection against illness or bad luck. The flower’s reaction of closing up at night and opening fo...

Text on the reverse side:Koinobori, meaning ‘carp streamer’, are carp-shaped windsocks traditionally flown in Japan to celebrate the Children’s Day...

Text on the reverse side:The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour and wisdom, believed in Japan to be a symbol that purifies evil energies w...

Text on the reverse side:The first time that dragons appeared in Japanese text dates back to 680 AD. Dragons in Asia are regarded as generous, bene...

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: GPS has revolutionised navigation. Some thought it would threaten to make the magnetic compass obsolete - not so! GPS in...

Text on the reverse side:Chinese silk embroidery with gold threads, portrays a five clawed dragon - the quintessential symbol of imperial power. De...

Text on the reverse side: According to Japanese folklore, the carrion crow was thought to be a messenger of the gods. Crows are known for their in...

Text on the reverse side:Reading is the top favourite pastime of many people. It can also be fantastic to help with any stress or turmoil. For enjo...

Text on the reverse side:In classical mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow - the link between heaven and earth. She was also regarded as ...

Text on the reverse side:The carrion crow is native to Japan. According to the Japanese folk belief it was thought to be a messenger of the gods. T...

Text on the reverse side:Painted by Carl Spitzweg. The love for books is expressed showing a man intently reading a book up close to his face, hold...