Yalda night cards: pomegranate, Yalda table, Hafez reading

Printable cards for Shab-e Yalda, the longest night of the year, when Iranian families stay up together. The cards show a split pomegranate with a candle, a Yalda spread of watermelon and dried fruit, and an open book of Hafez beside a teacup. The Hafez card has an empty panel for a line of poetry written by hand. Persian miniature, gouache and block print give the three looks.

• A card for a Yalda gathering
• A card to send family on the longest night
• A card with a line of Hafez written inside
• A card for a community evening

Frequently asked questions

Is the Persian lettering included?

The pomegranate card carries the Persian greeting under the English Happy Yalda. Check the lettering on your print before you send it.

Where is the space for a poem?

The Hafez card has an empty panel on the facing page where you can write a line of poetry by hand.

What is the difference between the three styles?

Persian miniature uses gilded linework and a jewel-toned frame. Gouache uses flat matte shapes in midnight blue, pomegranate red and gold. Block print uses repeating botanical stamps in wine red and green.

Can I ask for a different look?

Yes. Type a direction such as midnight blue and the card is made in that look. It is a request, not a promised result.

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