Japanese Greeting cards
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265 items found in Japanese Greeting cards
Monkey and moon (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The Japanese word for monkey, “saru’” is a homonym for the Japanese word “expel” (also pronounced saru), meaning “dispel” or “push away”. This has given the monkey a sacred symbolism as a guardian against negativity and misfortune. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearle...
Herons in the winter (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: In China, the heron represents strength, purity, patience and long life. In other cultures, the heron carries positive symbolisms, from representing good judgement skills, to being the creator of light. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Pro...
Egrets and crescent moon (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patience and long life. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reverse GS1 barco...
Couple of cranes (Pack of 8 cards)
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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 it was thought to live for a thousand years. Being monogamous, the crane is also a symbol of love, commitment and devotion. A6 size (148mm x 105mm...
Egrets and willow (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patience and long life. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reverse GS1 barco...
White-fronted geese in flight (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwork, and also the ability to know when to lead or to follow. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London s...
Goldfish (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: 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 similarly (but in a different tone) to the word for wealth. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Pr...
Two dragons (Pack of 8 cards)
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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, benevolent forces that use their strength to do good for mankind, whilst it is also regarded as a symbol of wisdom. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pear...
Sparrows on nandina (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The name nandina (also known as heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo in Japan and China) with sprays of bright red berries and evergreen leaves, is used for celebrations and said to bring good luck. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in...
Snow plum blossoms (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory occasions and good luck, representing beauty, strength, longevity, and the ability to overcome adversity. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent ...
Winter blossoms (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory occasions and good luck, representing beauty, strength, longevity, and the ability to overcome adversity. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent ...
Couple of birds and nandina (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The name nandina (also known as heavenly bamboo or sacred bamboo in Japan and China) with sprays of bright red berries and evergreen leaves, is used for celebrations and said to bring good luck. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in...
Bush warbler and plum blossoms (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The combination of the bush warblers and plum blossoms can be found often in Japanese art as symbols of Spring. Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom is a decorative symbol of good luck, strength, beauty and longevity. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearle...
Couple of goldfish (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The Chinese word for fish (yú) is pronounced very similarly to the word for wealth, and so the goldfish has come to symbolise wealth in Chinese culture. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reve...
Beauty holding fan (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Chikanobu (1838-1912) is recognised as one of the greatest prolific masters of beauty prints. His works capture the transition from the age of traditional Japan to the westernisation of the Meiji era. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produ...
Red collar (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The artist, Shuho (1898-1944), is well recognised within the genre of beauty portraits. Demurely passive, their eyes often turned away from the viewer, his depiction of beauties generally carry a pensive quality with a dreamy appeal. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pea...
Japanese beauty reading (Pack of 8 cards)
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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 around 1000 A.D, who served in the imperial court, and is thought to have based the novel on her true-life. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlesce...
Checking her makeup (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: A female beauty portrait by one of the most highly revered woodblock print master Utamaro (c.1753 - 1806). In Japanese culture, the mirror represents truth, and in many cultures, it can also symbolise wisdom, self-knowledge and self-realisation. A6 size (148mm x 105mm)...
Beauty in spring moonlight (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The umbrella, or the parasol, is a symbol of protection from illness, obstacles, harmful energies and suffering. It can also serve to symbolise prosperity, not through material means, but instead, through being empowered by the acquisition of knowledge and wisdom. A6 s...
Birthday in japanese (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The way to say “happy birthday” in Japanese is “otanjoubi omedetou” (formal version: “otanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu”.) Tanjoubi means birthday, and omedetou meaning congratulations. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London s...
Congratulations in japanese (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: “Omedetou”, or in formal situations, “Omedetou gozaimasu”, is what is said for any congratulatory occasions or event, to be cherished, loved and celebrated. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the ...
Happy new year in japanese (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The Japanese calligraphy reads “yoi otoshi wo” translating as “wishing you a good new year.” The New Year is the most important time of the year in Japan, just like Christmas in the West. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our Lo...
A line of waves (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The symbol of the ocean represents the soul, the subconscious, a primal state, dreams, fantasy and more, above which shapes are made beautifully in the form of waves. Design by the Japanese artist Shodo in 1935. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified ...
Canal by moonlight (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Koho’s works are fine representations of the remarkable fusion of western influenced style worked into the traditional medium of Japanese woodblock prints dating from the early 1900s, often carrying a powerful dreamlike tranquillity. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pea...
Evening by river (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Kobayashi is known for his prints depicting romantic nights and evening scenes, and stand as great examples of Japanese woodblock prints of this era that embrace the stylistic features of Western art, resulting in a captivating magical fusion. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) L...
Pine at akashi (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Both the Japanese and Chinese regard the evergreen pine as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. The subtle use of light and shadow in Koitsu’s landscapes is a trademark of this highly recognised Japanese artist. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlesc...
Fukagawa eagle (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The eagle symbolises leadership with its sharp wit and focused eyesight. Flying high with powerful vision and intelligence, it is also a symbol of protection, keeping a watchful eye over its territory and surroundings. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-cer...