PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Illustrated cards.

Wind

The illustration captures a peaceful moment in everyday life in the Slovenian countryside. A woman is hanging out the laundry, which sways gently in the breeze, while geese, hens and a little girl, lost in the carefree innocence of childhood, run across the meadow. The work highlights values rooted in Slovenian identity – nature, home, family bonds, and the gentle rhythm of everyday life. Through a contemporary artistic approach, the illustration interprets the traditional rural landscape and transforms it into a delicate, atmospheric visual story that feels both nostalgic and modern.

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The product is printed in Slovenia on high-quality uncoated paper, selected for its natural appearance, pleasant texture and durability. Production is based on small print runs and local printing, which allows for greater traceability of the manufacturing process and a considered approach to materials and the creative process. The card's size lends the illustration the character of a small, original work of art.

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Walnut Potica Cake

The product’s design draws on an archetypal image of home and Slovenian culinary heritage – making walnut potica cake as a symbol of celebration, family and community. The illustration depicts a mother and son baking walnut potica on an autumn morning, serving as a metaphor of intergenerational bonds and the passing down of Slovenian traditions. The potica motif transcends its role as a gastronomic item to become a symbol of nostalgia, warmth and community. The warm colour palette emphasises the sense of shelter and intimacy associated with home.

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The product is printed in Slovenia on high-quality uncoated paper, selected for its natural appearance, pleasant texture and durability. Production is based on small print runs and local printing, which allows for greater traceability of the manufacturing process and a considered approach to materials and the creative process. The card's size lends the illustration the character of a small, original work of art.

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Swallows

The illustration depicts a motif from Slovenia’s natural rural environment, capturing the gentleness and nostalgia of Slovenia's landscape through a contemporary illustrative style. The horses symbolise strength and trust, while the swallows represent the arrival of spring and a return to one’s roots. Together, they create a visual narrative of inner peace, a sense of belonging, and the quiet coexistence of humankind with nature. The soft, warm colour palette and organic composition enhance the illustration’s atmosphere and a sense of slowness and contemplation.

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The product is printed in Slovenia on high-quality uncoated paper, chosen for its natural appearance and pleasant texture. Local production in small print runs allows for a considered approach to materials and highlights the illustration’s character as a contemporary original artistic tribute to the Slovenian landscape.

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Apples

The illustration depicts a family picking apples in an orchard. Among the trees, ladders and baskets overflowing with fruit, a sense of warmth, cooperation and the unhurried rhythm of life unfolds, one that is closely connected to nature and the changing seasons. The motif draws on traditional scenes from the Slovenian countryside, where fruit-picking is often more than just a chore. It is a social occasion, a time for conversation and being together, and an opportunity to pass traditions from one generation to the next. The illustration celebrates the values of home, mutual care and respect for the land and nature’s seasonal cycles.

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Through a contemporary illustrative approach, the work offers a gentle, narrative interpretation of Slovenia’s cultural and environmental heritage. The warm colour palette and soft lines create a sense of nostalgia, whilst the scene remains universal and recognisable even to the modern viewer. The product is printed in Slovenia on high-quality uncoated paper, selected for its natural texture and durability. Local production and small print runs allow for a considered approach to materials and highlight the product’s character as an original work of art. Designed as a small art print or card, the illustration tells a story of community, work and the feeling of home through a simple scene from everyday life.

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Dimensions and weight
Dimensions
14 x 14 cm
WEIGHT
14 g
Materials
MATERIAL

Munken Pure paper (uncoated, wood-free paper made from 100% cellulose fibers)

Origin of materials
Paper - Sweden; Print - Slovenia
Country of manufacture
Slovenia
Colors and variations
Colours
Multicoloured
Product Variations

4 different illustrated motifs:

Wind

Walnut Potica Cake

Swallows

Apples

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Each card can be personalized with an engraving.

Different sizes
Personalization
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Other technical details
Certificate
Fragility
Izdelek ni krhek
Different packaging
Cene in rok dobave
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KOLIČINA/KOS
€/kos z ddv
DOBAVNI ROK
do 20
3,50 €
up to 10 days
do 50
3,30 €
up to 10 days
do 100
3,10 €
up to 10 days
do 200
2,90 €
up to 10 days
do 300
2,70 €
up to 10 days
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SKLADIŠČENJE
Možnost skladiščenja pri avtorju:
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MOŽNOSTI PREVZEMA
Shipment by vehicle, Shipment in checked luggage by air, Shipment in hand luggage by air, The product is not labelled with the Handle with care label
AUTHOR

Špela Malenšek is a self-taught illustrator.

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If you would like a quote or need more information about the product Cards, do not hesitate to contact the creator or supplier.

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*This catalogue of selected Slovenian gifts is not a store and does not sell or market the products. Inquiries should be sent directly to the product supplier. The Centre for Creativity assumes no responsibility for the products, their sale or their delivery. All agreements and transactions are strictly between the buyer and the supplier.

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