Theme Winter Greeting Card

Text 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...

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

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: One kind word,*can warm three winter months.**Japanese proverb. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury pearlescent eco-certifie...

Text 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,...

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 t...

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 willow tree is a symbol of grace and strength. The artist Koitsu, was born in 1870, and often utilised the subtle use...

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.” Evergr...

Text 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...

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: 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...

Text 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...

Text 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 ...

Text 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...

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: Hasui Kawase was one of most prominent print designers of the shin-hanga (new prints) movement. Unlike his contemporaries...

Text 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...

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 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: Bridges are viewed as the way to reach a destination, and so they can symbolise a means to overcome obstacles, whilst als...

Text on the reverse side: Portrait of samurai Kobayashi Heihachiro fending off the attacks of the Ronin samurai. A6 size (148mm x 105mm) Luxury p...

Text 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...

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: Built originally in 1673, it is ranked as one of the three finest bridges in Japan. The bridge in Iwakuni city is still o...

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 without a single nail in 1798 and still stands today. The Japanese expression “to jump off the ...

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: 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: 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: Nihonbashi is now a business district in Tokyo and the stone bridge built in 1911 still stands at the same site today. Th...

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: This image is recognised as one of Koson’s masterpieces. The bridge, particularly a bridge over water, represents crossin...

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