Japanese Washi, 16 Note Cards (9780804852340)

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$12.99
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SKU:
9780804852340
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN:
9780804852340
Format:
Notecards
Date Published:
08/03/2021
Illustrations:
16 cards sized 3 3/4 x 4 1/2 inches (9.5 x 11.5 cm), 17 envelopes
Trim Size:
4 1/2 X 5 1/2

These fun and colorful note cards feature 16 Japanese designs. From cheerful cherry blossoms to stylized koi fish, this set showcases traditional symbols through vibrant prints.

Blank inside, these cards will convey a heartfelt message for any occasion.

This note card set includes:
  • 16 folded blank note cards—3.75 x 4.5 inches (9.5 x 11.5 cm)
  • 17 sealable envelopes (meet US Postal requirements for mailing with a standard stamp)
  • 16 unique designs

These designs are inspired by those of Japanese washi paper—a traditional handmade paper. In Japanese, wa means 'Japanese' and shi means 'paper.' Having been made for 1400 years, the craft of making washi paper is a registered UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.

Pair with the matching Tuttle wrapping paper, Japanese Washi Gift Wrapping Papers 12 Sheets, for a colorful and cohesive gift!


About the Author:
Tuttle Studio draws inspiration from the modern and traditional cultures of Asia to create its language workbooks and resources, journals, stationery, gift wrapping products and origami paper. It is a division of Tuttle Publishing, a leading publisher of books on the languages, history, art and cultures of Asia. The company was founded in 1832 in Rutland, Vermont (USA) and opened a branch in Tokyo, Japan in 1948.