Japanese Art Greeting Cards

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:Portrait of samurai Saito Toshimitsu, who was the general in the army of Akechi Mitsuhide, depicted here in full armour on...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Royal Albert Hall adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “ka...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary botanical garden adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is...

Text on the reverse side: The stone circle in Wiltshire, England, is a UNESCO world heritage site, built over 5000 years ago and took 1000 years t...

Text on the reverse side: The warbling white-eye is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese art. The persimmon fruit symbolises s...

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 beckoning...

Text on the reverse side:Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of l...

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 ar...

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 i...

Text on the reverse side:Hokusai wrote “...when I reach 80 years, I hope to have made increasing progress, and at 90 to see further into the underl...

Text on the reverse side:The origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji" is considered that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Hiroshig...

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

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

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

Text on the reverse side:Kingfishers are symbolic of freedom, courage and balance. The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It ...

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, mytho...

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:The Japanese word for monkey, “saru’” is a homonym for the Japanese word “expel” (also pronounced saru), meaning “dispel” ...

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

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 i...

Text on the reverse side:Both the Japanese and Chinese regard the evergreen pine as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. The arti...

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

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary coal miner adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating from 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaer...

Text on the reverse side:The word for bat in Japanese is “komori”. In the Japanese culture, bats are regarded as a symbol of good fortune, and so i...

Text on the reverse side:In many cultures, kingfishers symbolise good fortune, wisdom and happiness. The legend says that this bird brings good luc...

Text on the reverse side:The painting by artist Uemura Shoen shows a young woman leaning at the balcony. The piece was done during World War II per...

Text on the reverse side:The different coloured strings stand for the five elements (earth, wind, fire, void, and water) and forces according to Bu...

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:The warbling white-eye, also known as the Japanese white-eye, is a native species in Japan and often depicted in Japanese ...

Text on the reverse side:The Japanese word for the highest ranked courtesan is “oiran”. It is debated how this name came about, but one theory come...

Text on the reverse side:Stone lanterns are traditionally votive lights, with the light in the lamp representing the sacred teachings to help overc...

Text on the reverse side: Print from the series “Eight Contemporary Poems of Love” by Utamaro Kitagawa (c.1753-1806). This artist is considered on...

Text on the reverse side:Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of l...

Text on the reverse side:The majestic lily has long held an important role in many cultures and for many centuries. The flower has been revered as ...

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