Winter Theme Greeting Cards

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 us...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Christmas adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print dating 1814. The Japanese word for frog is “kaeru”, wh...

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 ...

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.” Everg...

Text on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patie...

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...

Text on the reverse side: This image is recognised as one of Koson’s masterpieces. The bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossi...

Text on the reverse side: Kinryu-zan Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and one of its most significant, is an ancient temple located in Asakusa, Tok...

Text on the reverse side: The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle use of light and shadow in his landscapes which is a ...

Text on the reverse side: In China, the heron represents strength, purity, patience and long life. In other cultures, the heron carries positive sy...

Text on the reverse side: In Asia and the Far East, the umbrella is a symbol of importance and status. It is also associated with the ability to s...

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 al...

Text on the reverse side: Commonly the deer represents the power to deal with challenges and the ability to be swift and vigilant, calling for peo...

Text on the reverse side: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory o...

Text on the reverse side: Shinkyo bridge, constructed in 1636, with its bold red, yet simple elegance, contrasting with the wildness of its surroun...

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...

Text on the reverse side: Kiyomizu Temple was built in 1798 without a single nail and still stands today. The Japanese expression “to jump off the...

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 ...

Text on the reverse side: The pheasant has long been a symbol of good luck, regarded as a symbol of power and immortality in ancient Greek culture,...

Text on the reverse side: Symbolising invincibility, power and might, the tiger is a highly potent symbol used across many cultures in Asia. Tradit...

Text on the reverse side: A contemporary Christmas adaptation of a Japanese woodblock print by Koson (1877-1945). Japanese folklore portrays the f...

Text on the reverse side: Japanese brush painting from the Edo period attributed to Soga Nichokuan. Dragons first appear in Japanese literature dat...

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” s...

Text on the reverse side: It is said that a koi carp swims up rivers and climbs waterfalls. The Japanese associates koi carps with perseverance in ...

Text on the reverse side: A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, re...

Text on the reverse side: Yasaka Pagoda, first built in 589, was repeatedly destroyed and burned in war. Always reconstructed to its original form...

Text on the reverse side: The full moon, round and illuminated, symbolises completion, a sense of pure clarity, and the realisation of your desires...

Text on the reverse side: The heron is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the heron symbolises strength, purity, patie...

Text on the reverse side: The snow scene is by the Japanese woodblock print master, Utagawa Hiroshige. A snowscape offers a hint of new beginnings ...

Text on the reverse side: The forest of Suijin used to exist by the Sumida river, and was cherished by the people as the forest of protection for t...

Text on the reverse side: A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, re...

Text on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures, representing independence, calm, grace and determinat...

Text on the reverse side: The goose never leaves one of its own kind behind. This auspicious animal is related to the virtue of cooperation, teamwo...

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,...

Text on the reverse side: Jingle Bells, the iconic song in the festive period, was written in 1857 by James Lord Pierpont. It was recorded on an Ed...

Text on the reverse side: This winter image is from the series “One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces”, produced between 1859 and 1861....