Laura Darrington Birthday Card, HC70 (Hancho, Blue Cake)

【HONCHO Collection】 A men's collection featuring contemporary designs and modern graphics. Finished with a gleaming silver foil stamping, paired with a black and white pinstripe envelope. Folded blank card, silver foil stamping, striped envelope, diamond-shaped flap, non-standard size. Ms. Laura Darlington's worldview has been recognized at the British HENRIES AWARD, often called the Oscars of cards. She began creating in 2004, winning the "Newcomer Award" in 2008 and the "Best Spring Collection Award" in 2009 and 2011. She is a highly talented card designer with numerous other nominations. HONCHO: Meaning leader, person in charge, boss. The etymology comes from the Japanese word "hancho" (squad leader). A word learned and spread by English-speaking prisoners of war held by the Japanese army during World War II, and by US soldiers stationed in Japan.