Pattern greeting card

Text on the reverse side: The plum blossom has traditionally been used as a symbol of congratulatory occasions and good luck, representing enduring...

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, a...

Text on the reverse side: Blue and white plum blossoms designed by Mintons, England's leading ceramic factory during the Victorian era. Produced c1...

Text on the reverse side: According to Greek mythology, the peacock was a physical representation of Hera, the Queen of the Gods. Mainly found in A...

Text on the reverse side: Referred as the king of flowers in China, peonies symbolise wealth, prosperity and honour, whilst also serving as a power...

Text on the reverse side: This decoration from a Chinese ceramic plate is filled with symbols of the bat, fingered citron, peach, pomegranate, whic...

Text on the reverse side: The stitch used in this 18th century Indian embroidery is called “chain stitch” - typical of Gujarat. Between the 16th an...

Text on the reverse side: Design by William Frend De Morgan (1839-1917) who was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A close and long ter...

Text on the reverse side: British wool and silk embroidery of flowers on linen. In this period, embroidery had become an integral part of fashion, ...

Text on the reverse side: British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896). The flower, also called fritillary or checkered lily, was...

Text on the reverse side: Ducks symbolise protection, adaptability, emotional strength and the gift of intuition, whilst representing the importanc...

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, a...

Text on the reverse side: In Chinese culture, also colours can carry an auspicious meaning. Blue, azure and some shades of green, called “qing”, ar...

Text on the reverse side: The thistle is generally considered a symbol of resilience, but it also represents devotion, bravery, strength and determ...

Text on the reverse side: The morning glory flower was first discovered in China for its medicinal uses and was later introduced to the Japanese wh...

Text on the reverse side: A British silk embroidery on silk dating from the 17th century. The 16th century saw an increasing popularity and availab...

Text on the reverse side: A floral silk and metal thread embroidery on cotton from a coverlet (a covering spread usually for a bed). English fabric...

Text on the reverse side: The long life of the wisteria flower bestows the symbolic meaning of immortality and longevity. In particular, the blue a...

Text on the reverse side: British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896) incorporated the natural world, in particular the British ...

Text on the reverse side: In ancient Egypt, all the ships that visited were obliged to surrender their books to the library of Alexandria. The book...

Text on the reverse side: Japanese woodblock print portraying hydrangea flowers, symbolic of gratitude, beauty and abundance. The butterfly can sym...

Text on the reverse side: Design from a kimono obi belt of waves portrayed using gold and silver metallic threads. The ocean represents strength an...

Text on the reverse side: An embroidered panel in the manner of William Morris decorated with trailing orange briar roses. The briar rose is symbol...

Text on the reverse side: Chinese painted wall decorations became extremely popular in Europe in the 17th and 18th century. They were used to decor...

Text on the reverse side: From the 14th century, blue and white decorations became extremely popular on Chinese porcelain as the cobalt, the blue p...

Text on the reverse side: The swan is symbol of beauty, love, grace, loyalty and trust. The katniss is an aquatic plant with arrowhead shaped leave...

Text on the reverse side: The butterfly can signify awakening, and a transformation in preparation to fly into a fresh new way of being. The three ...

Text on the reverse side: The Kingfisher is commonly associated to love, peace and hope for prosperity. The Dragonfly is a symbol of change, adapta...

Text on the reverse side: Referred as the king of flowers in China, peonies symbolise wealth, prosperity and honour, whilst also serving as a power...

Text on the reverse side: The pomegranate symbolises righteousness, representing life in many cultures. In the Middle Ages, the resemblance to an i...

Text on the reverse side: Referred as the king of flowers in China, peonies symbolise wealth, prosperity and honour, whilst also serving as a power...

Text on the reverse side: In Chinese culture, the camellia represents everlasting love and the union between two lovers, as petals and calyx (the l...

Text on the reverse side: As squirrels work hard and plan ahead for the rigid winter, they have come to symbolise readiness, plenitude, multi-taski...

Text on the reverse side: The cockatoo is symbolic of self-acceptance and love, whilst also represents change, especially where we are to embark on...

Text on the reverse side: Design by William Frend De Morgan (1839-1917) who was an English potter, tile designer and novelist. A close and long ter...

Text on the reverse side: Mintons, the pottery company in Staffordshire, was founded by Thomas Minton (1765-1836). His son, Herbert Minton, one of ...