Japanese Greeting cards
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265 items found in Japanese Greeting cards
Lumberyards (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Often snow is used to symbolise cleansing - a blanket that can be a new, clean beginning. Hiroshige, is often considered, one of the greatest 19th century Japanese print artists, and influenced Western impressionists such as Van Gogh and Claude Monet. A6 size (148mm x ...
Kintai bridge (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Built originally in 1673, it is ranked as one of the three finest bridges in Japan. The bridge in Iwakuni city is still one of the most popular tourist attractions in Japan and a subject for admiration for many. In 1922 the bridge was declared a national treasure. A6 s...
Nikko in snow (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Shinkyo bridge, constructed in 1636, with its bold red, yet simple elegance, contrasting with the wildness of its surroundings, is ranked as one of the three finest bridges of Japan. In feudal times, only the emperor could use the sacred bridge. A6 size (148mm x 105mm)...
Feminine waves (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: During his final years, Hokusai was in dire financial straits and was invited to move to Obuse by his benefactor. One work was a commission to paint the ceilings of two large festival floats. He painted the Masculine Waves and the Feminine Waves, reminiscent of the famou...
Fuji from the sea (Pack of 8 cards)
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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 underlying principles of things, so that at 100 years I will have achieved a divine state in my art, and at 110, every dot and stroke will be as though ali...
Masculine waves (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: During his final years, Hokusai was in dire financial straits and was invited to move to Obuse by his benefactor. One work was a commission to paint the ceilings of two large festival floats. He painted the Masculine Waves and the Feminine Waves, reminiscent of the famou...
Ghost of kohada koheiji (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Based on a true story, Koheiji was killed by his wife and her lover, and later returned to haunt the couple as they lay in bed inside mosquito netting. Turned into a novel in 1803, the story then became a theatre hit in 1808. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent ...
Samurai on a dragon (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 pea...
Plum blossom (Pack of 8 cards)
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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...
Plum blossom and full moon (Pack of 8 cards)
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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 rever...
Plum blossom flowers (Pack of 8 cards)
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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...
Mother’s day waterlily (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Water lilies are used as a spiritual symbol in many traditions. They are associated with enlightenment as they close up their petals in the evening, and then reopen gloriously in the morning light. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced...
Chrysanthemum (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The chrysanthemum is often portrayed as a symbol of perfection in many cultures and regarded also as the “solar flower”, blooming longer than most flowers. In Japan, the chrysanthemum has long been associated with joy, rejuvenation, and longevity. A6 size (148mm x 105m...
Bamboo (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Traditionally the bamboo has been considered as a symbol of good luck. The hollow centre signifies spirituality and purity. Green through all seasons, flexible and springing back even against the heavy snow, it also represents endurance and strength. A6 size (148mm x 1...
Sympathy calla lily (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The calla lily flower reminds us to to keep hold of our innocence as we move through the world, and to find strength to overcome and conquer challenges. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the rev...
Sunflower (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Many regard the sunflower’s constant search for light, symbolising self-discovery and enlightenment. In China, the sunflower is associated with long life and good luck. Its yellow colour signifies vitality and intelligence whilst also being a symbol of happiness. A6 si...
Lantern ghost (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Oiwa, one of the most famous Japanese ghosts from the ghostly tale of Yotsuya Kaidan, is depicted in countless works of arts and films. This depiction by Hokusai, is the most iconic depiction of this character. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified p...
Three 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 pea...
House of broken plates (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Depicted is the ghost of Okiku, whose master threw her into a well because she had broken his favourite dish. At night the sound of smashing porcelain and a voice counting "one plate, two plates, three plates…" is said to echo from the well. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Lux...
Warrior and skeleton (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Part of a triptych image, a skeleton spectre, summoned by Princess Takiyasha, looms over to menace warrior Oya no Mitsukuni and his companion. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on the reverse GS1 ba...
Upstairs room of a teahouse (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Dating c.1788, the image elegantly depicts two lovers. The attention is brought to the nape of the beauty's neck, which was, traditionally in Japan, said to be the most sensual part of the female body. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Prod...
Cockatoo and pomegranate (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: The cockatoo is symbolic of self-acceptance and love, as well as healthy communication with those around us. It also represents change, especially where we are to embark on a journey of learning and fulfilling growth. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-cert...
Dawn on lake yamanaka (Pack of 8 cards)
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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.” A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certified paper Produced in our London studio Trivia fact on ...
Great wave of paris (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: It is estimated that 5000 to 8000 editions of the Great Wave were made, although only a few hundred remain today. In the course of production, the woodblocks would rub down, whilst the quality declining. Earlier editions are naturally more collectable and valuable. A6 ...
Great wave of london (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: There are numerous editions of the iconic Great Wave. From the British Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, to Claude Monet's home and garden, an original edition can be viewed in public...
Owl on pine tree (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...
Fickle beauty after a bath (Pack of 8 cards)
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Text on the reverse side: Pictures of Beautiful Women was a series of prints which sought to represent the individuality of women. Titled as the “fickle type”, the beauty is depicted after bathing, looking over her shoulder in the hope of finding an interested suitor. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Lu...