Japanese Greeting cards
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265 items found in Japanese Greeting cards
Ducks in the water (1931) (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition. They represent the importance of living in the present moment and being aware of potential new opportunities. A woodblock print by Japanese artist Ohara Koson (1877-1945). A6 size (...
Two parrots and berries (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The parrot symbolism is said to invoke hope, promise and the ability to achieve new goals with confidence. The bird also represents joy, happiness and positive energy. From a woodblock print by Ohara Koson (1877-1945). A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-cer...
Sleeping cat (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: From a woodblock print by Kono Bairei (1844-1895). According to a study, cats typically sleep between 12 to 16 hours every day, and anything up to a third of the time their waking hours is spent on grooming. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified pape...
Herons in shallow water (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...
Mount fuji from the coast of hagoromo (Pack of 8 cards)
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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.” In the foreground, the blooming of cherry blossoms signifies the purity and the beauty of transience. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-cert...
Cat No.4 (Pack of 8 cards)
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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 with their paw. Cats with this gesture are often represented as an auspicious ornament, the Maneki-Neko (a beckoning lucky cat) in Japan. A6 size...
Kingfisher and lotus (Pack of 8 cards)
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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...
Stonechat bird (Pack of 8 cards)
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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 birds genre in Japan. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury p...
Birds 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, is used for celebrations and said to bring good luck. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Tr...
Owl (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The Japanese name for owl, Fukuro, usually is written with one single character, but can also be written with the combination of the character for "luck" (fuku) and "to come" (kuru). The owl is said to bring good luck as well as being a protector from hardship. A6 size...
Beauty and mirror (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The artist Hakuho Hirano portrayed Japanese women as they dress or arrange their hair, often depicted from the side or back. This unusual perspective often creates a voyeuristic intimacy, both distancing and drawing in the viewer. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearles...
Kameido shrine (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The wisteria, along with the bridge, made the grounds of this shrine a popular place to enjoy leisurely activities. Monet must have been fond of this famous bridge since he built his own version of it with a wisteria trellis over the pond in his own garden. A6 size (14...
Sumida river (Pack of 8 cards)
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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...
Mind is everything (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Buddha taught that “we are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” The image is from Hiroshige’s series “Eight Views of Omi” produced in 1834. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-...
Morning mount fuji (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Also simply known as Red Fuji, dating 1830-1832, this is one of the most widely recognised pieces of Japanese art. 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 lif...
Cranes at mikawa island (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The crane has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune as it was thought to have a life span of a thousand years. Cranes are also monogamous, therefore they are also seen as a symbol of love, commitment and devotion. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearl...
Zen bamboo grove (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: For more than 4000 years, the bamboo has been considered a symbol of prosperity, growth, good luck and positivity. The hollow centre signifies purity. Flexible and springing back even against the heavy snow, it also represents strength and endurance. A6 size (148mm x 1...
Mount fuji and boat (Pack of 8 cards)
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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.” The boat signifies the ability to “stay afloat”, despite the confusions of the forces prevalent within our lives. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlesc...
Thousand mile (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: A quote from the Chinese philosopher Laozi (c.604 BC - c.531 BC) from his classic text “Tao Te Ching”, which is amongst the most translated works in world literature. It has had a strong impact upon philosophers, artists, painters, poets and calligraphers. A6 size (148...
Nikko pagoda (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Initially built in 1617, the pagoda is part of a shrine complex, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The wonder and beauty of the structure is still admired by many today. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our Lo...
Cherry blossom flowers (Pack of 8 cards)
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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...
Lily of the valley (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The lily of the valley symbolises sweetness, happiness, beauty and purity. This flower can also suggest to people that they are incomplete without the person that is being handed the flower. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our...
Peach blossom of love (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: There is a language for flowers, originating in 17th century Constantinople, where the peach blossom flower conveys the sentiment meaning “I am your captive”. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on th...
Blue iris (Pack of 8 cards)
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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...
White peony (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The peony ranks as one of the most popular flowers in the world. Referred as the king of flowers in China, it is a flower that symbolises wealth, prosperity and honour, whilst also serving as a powerful symbol of protection and good fortune. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Lux...
Red peony (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The peony ranks as one of the most popular flowers in the world. Referred as the king of flowers in China, it is a flower that symbolises wealth, prosperity and honour, whilst also serving as a powerful symbol of protection and good fortune. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Lux...
Irises (Pack of 8 cards)
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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...