
SNOW PLUM BLOSSOMS: 8xCards
Text on the reverse side: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory o...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Expressive of enduring happiness, the plum blossom has traditionally been used as a decorative symbol of congratulatory o...
View full detailsText 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 t...
View full detailsText 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 als...
View full detailsText 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 ...
View full detailsText 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 use...
View full detailsText 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 ...
View full detailsText 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 t...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: One of the most commonly accepted origin of the name “fuji” is that the name sounds similar to “everlasting life.” Evergr...
View full detailsText 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, i...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Symbolising invincibility, power and might, the tiger is a highly potent symbol used across many cultures in Asia. Tradit...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patie...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: One kind word,*can warm three winter months.**Japanese proverb. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certifie...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Oil paper umbrellas originated in China and spread across the Far East. Since the umbrella opens into a full round shape,...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Shinkyo bridge, constructed in 1636, with its bold red, yet simple elegance, contrasting with the wildness of its surroun...
View full detailsText 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...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Kiyomizu Temple was built without a single nail in 1798 and still stands today. The Japanese expression “to jump off the ...
View full detailsText 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...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: This image is recognised as one of Koson’s masterpieces. The bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossin...
View full detailsText 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 an...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The egret is appreciated as an auspicious symbol in many cultures. In China, the egret symbolises strength, purity, patie...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: In the UK, it is only when a single snow flake is observed falling within the 24 hours of 25th December on the rooftop of...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The modern image of Santa Claus in the red suit was popularised into American pop culture when he was illustrated that w...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The pine tree is portrayed as the focal point of the snowy landscape. Both the Japanese and Chinese regard the evergreen ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: As with other types of transport, the ferry is symbolic of a journey. Traveling from one side to another, it signifies cr...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: The snow scene is by the Japanese woodblock print master, Utagawa Hiroshige. A snowscape offers a hint of new beginnings ...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Hasui Kawase was one of most prominent print designers of the shin-hanga (new prints) movement. Unlike his contemporaries...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: In the Far East and India, the umbrella is a symbol of importance and status. It is also associated with the ability to s...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Yasaka Pagoda, first built in 589, was repeatedly destroyed and burned in war. Always reconstructed to its original form,...
View full detailsText 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...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Portrait of samurai Kobayashi Heihachiro fending off the attacks of the Ronin samurai. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury p...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Portrait of samurai Saito Toshimitsu, who was the general in the army of Akechi Mitsuhide, depicted here in full armour o...
View full detailsText 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 o...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Often snow is used to symbolise cleansing - a blanket that can be a new, clean beginning. Hiroshige, is often considered,...
View full detailsText 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...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: Nihonbashi is now a business district in Tokyo and the stone bridge built in 1911 still stands at the same site today. Th...
View full detailsText on the reverse side: A bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossing over from the profane to the sacred. In Zen symbolism, re...
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