Postcard - Crane & Turtle

3.9 x 5.8 inches
100% Satogami Japanese Paper
Retro Stencil Dyeing Style
Illustrated by Japanese Illustrator, Shirotae

Printed in Japan

Crane is among the most commonly used symbols of long life in Asian legend and art. In Japan, it is a sacred bird that is said to live 1,000 years.

The turtle is said to live 10,000 years and is symbolic of a long life. It is also called the “Black Warrior,” a symbol of strength, endurance and longevity. According to Native American tradition, the turtle represents the support of the world at the beginning of creation, portrayed as the cosmic tree growing out of the back of the turtle.