The Sheep’s Gate (1991), decorated and encased in resin by Mrs. Kobayashi

In 1991 a church was opened in Oji Town in Nara Prefecture, Japan. This provided the inspiration for a number of Christmas cards in the 1990s. Most of these cards were designed or fashioned by my family, not just myself. You may notice the impress of my beloved’s style in particular. As such they are more properly copyrighted “Winskells in Japan”.

On of the recipients took her card and gave it the honour of special treatment (above). Below is one more of her treated cards.

Nativity 1989, decorated and encased in resin by Mrs. Kobayashi

Please see the developing collection of Christmas cards in “Galleries” > “Christmas Cards” > “1991 to 1998 – Church as Motif”.

Next week, on 26th October I hope to add a third room to the Christmas card suite, focussing on the Earth as motif.

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