Japanese Greeting cards
Collection
265 items found in Japanese Greeting cards
Izu mountains (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: While scholars debate the origin of the sacred mountain’s name “fuji”, one of the most commonly accepted is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” This image is from the series “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji” produced in 1858. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxu...
View from shrine (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: Hiroshige is considered to be one of the greatest Japanese print artists. From the window we see plum blossoms - traditionally used as a symbol of congratulatory occasions, the blossoms represent enduring happiness, strength, beauty and longevity. A6 size (148mm x 105m...
Nikko waterfall (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: The movement of water contrasted against the solid rocks symbolizes yin and yang- the harmony of life. The drops of water are renewed each second, yet persist as an entity, reminding us to let the energy flow and to embrace changes and experiences that come into our live...
Towboats along the canal (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: A canal created in the 17th century, although the canal followed an absolutely straight line, Hiroshige depicted it with artistic license. The dramatic curves lend a sense of Western perspective seldom encountered in Hiroshige’s pieces. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury p...
Peace within (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: Boats symbolise the ability to “stay afloat” and to travel through the confusions of the forces prevalent within our lives. Peace of mind is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it. Then, inner peace endures regardless of any challenges that come you...
Boats at shinagawa night (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: Water represents the emotional content of our personality as well as the intuitive forces within our minds. The boat represents adventure and also signifies our ability to sail over emotions, “staying afloat,” moving in the direction of our destinies. A6 size (148mm x ...
Lingering snow (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Evergreen pine trees are depicted in the foreground- a good luck symbol symbolising longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Lux...
Snow at bridge (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
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 represents life force, the sacred, and the transformation of the delusion of attachment into the wisdom of discernment. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Lu...
Together (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: This image is recognised as one of Koson’s masterpieces. The bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred, cleansing oneself to enter the pure world of nature. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified...
Temple in snow (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: Hasui Kawase was one of the most prolific and recognised artists of the Shin Hanga (New Print) movement. Depicted in the foreground is the evergreen pine tree, which is regarded as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pe...
Winter willows (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: The willow tree is a symbol of grace and strength. The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle use of light and shadow in his landscapes, which is a trademark of this highly, recognised Japanese artist. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent ...
Drum bridge (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: A view of the famous Drum bridge in the valley of the Meguro River. The bridge, particularly as it is a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred, cleansing oneself to enter the pure world of nature. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearl...
Snow at temple (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: Kiyomizu Temple was built without a single nail in 1798 and still stands today. The Japanese expression “to jump off the stage at Kiyomizu” is the equivalent of the English “to take the plunge”. (An Edo period tradition held that, if one were to survive a jump from the s...
Yabukoji street in snow (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: For more than 4000 years the bamboo has been considered as a symbol of prosperity in Asia, representing growth, good luck, prosperity, positivity and endurance. Often snow is used to represent cleansing, that obscures all for a fresh new beginning. A6 size (148mm x 10...
Miyajima snowy night (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: The shrine complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a national treasure. When the tide is low, the “Torii” shrine is approachable by foot from the island, however, at high tide, it is enjoyed from the shore when the shrine appears to be floating on the sea. ...
Mount fuji in hakone (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Depicted in the foreground is the evergreen pine tree, which is regarded as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. A6 size (148mm x 105mm...
Toshimitsu on horseback (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
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 horseback. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reverse GS1 barcode for...
Hanging from bamboo (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: Actor Kikugoro in the role of Oniazami Seikichi, hanging from a bamboo upside down depicted with plumed thistle tattoos. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reverse GS1 barcode for POS Biodegra...
Kobayashi in the snow (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: Portrait of samurai Kobayashi Heihachiro fending off the attacks of the Ronin samurai. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reverse GS1 barcode for POS Biodegradable cello bag (naked option avai...
Happy birthday cherry blossoms (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short period of time every year, reminding us to fully enjoy every moment. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our Londo...
Blossoms and moon (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: The blooming of cherry blossoms, is a symbol of purity. Their spectacular bloom is enjoyed by many, but for a short period of time every year, reminding us to fully enjoy every moment. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our Londo...
Purple iris (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: The iris is associated with faith, hope, valour, and wisdom. It is a flower that has captivated the hearts of the Japanese since ancient times, believed to be a symbol that purifies evil energies whilst offering protection. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent ec...
Red plum blossom (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom expresses enduring happiness. Used as a congratulatory symbol of good luck, it represents strength, resilience, beauty and longevity. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the revers...
Flowers and full moon (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
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 to his name, he was the most famous and prolific 20th century print artist of the animal and bird genre in Japan. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pe...
Pink lotus (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: The lotus flower is revered for its ability to rise from the murky waters to bloom into a magnificent flower. This process symbolises enlightenment, as well as our ability to rise and grow from any situation. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified pap...
Christmas (poinsettia) (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: While considered by the ancient Aztecs to be symbols of purity, in today’s language of flowers, they symbolise good cheer and success and are said to bring wishes of laughter and celebration. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in ou...
Bridge over edo river (Pack of 8 cards)
Greeting card
- £8.80
Text on the reverse side: Bridges are viewed as the way to reach a destination, and so they can symbolise a means to overcome obstacles, whilst also representing progress, connection and stability. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Triv...