Pattern Greeting Cards

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

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, ...

Text on the reverse side: As it was thought to live for a thousand years, the crane is the ultimate symbol of longevity in Japan. Here, it is pair...

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: 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: The crane is revered as a national treasure in Japan, and has long been seen as a symbol of longevity and good fortune, ...

Text on the reverse side: By British textile designer and potter William Morris (1834-1896), who was inspired by the thrush birds that frequently ...

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

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: Registered in 1875, Acanthus was the first wallpaper design released by the decorative arts retailer, Morris and Co, fou...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from a design of a summer blanket which belonged to a member of the imperial family of Japan. The goldfish symbolis...

Text on the reverse side: Known as blue lotus or blue water lily, the flower is a symbol of the universe itself. Rooted in the mud, it rises throug...

Text on the reverse side: Trivia: Saekdong, meaning "colourful stripes," symbolises harmony, vitality, and auspiciousness in Korean culture. Red r...

Text on the reverse side: The Tudor rose featuring on earthenware on white glazing by English potter and tile designer, William De Morgan (1839-19...

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: 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: The water lily symbolises purity and peace, and also associated with enlightenment as they close up their petals in the e...

Text on the reverse side: Based on a design by English potter and tile designer, William de Morgan (1839–1917). In Greco-Roman mythology, the peac...

Text on the reverse side: The illustration from British Wild Flowers in their Natural Colour and Form by the Revd Professor Henslow, captures the ...

Text on the reverse side: Bats have sometimes been called “Guardians of the Night”. They symbolise the underworld but also rebirth and return to l...

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: A floral silk and metal thread embroidery on cotton from an English coverlet (a covering spread usually for a bed) dating...

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: Japanese camellia, or tsubaki in Japanese, is one of the best known species of the genus Camellia. The flower represents ...

Text on the reverse side: Coifs were worn as close-fitting caps. Embroidered patterns like this one, with birds, flowers, and insects were extreme...

Text on the reverse side: Ivy and flowers from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. The ivy, with its ability to cling to any surface, represent...

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

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: 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: A floral silk and metal thread embroidery on cotton from an English coverlet (a covering spread usually for a bed) dating...

Text on the reverse side: By the British textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris (1834-1896). Morris in fact studied theology at Oxfor...

Text on the reverse side: By the British textile designer, poet and novelist, William Morris (1834-1896). Various faith regard the vine as a sacred...

Text on the reverse side: The cranes symbolise elegance and longevity. The insignia ‘hyungbae’ system displayed the ranks of officials in the Jose...

Text on the reverse side: Ivy and flowers from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. The ivy, with its ability to cling to any surface, represent...

Text on the reverse side: Taken from ‘The Garden of Eden’ Tudor embroidery. Grapes are symbolic of abundance and prosperity. The vines represent c...