Cicada
Cicada
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Cicada

$ 9

Summon the invisible, granted to the beholder. The Amulet series embody the mysteries and relics of antiquity, including Ancient Greece and Rome, North Africa and the Middle East. Combination foil and emboss stamping by third generation New England craftsmen, on post-consumer American vellum paper. Custom card size 4.75” x 7.25”. Signature Noat envelope. Limited edition. 1 of 6 in series.

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Amulet
Roman, 4th-5th Century AD
For the Greeks and Romans, cicadas sang in intoxicated ecstasy, representing resurrection, immortality and spiritual realization. They were sacred to Apollo, and Athenian ladies wore ornamental cicada in their hair as a sign of culture and refinement.

FSC Certified

The mission of the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC®) is to promote environmentally sound, socially beneficial, and economically prosperous management of the world’s forests.www.fscus.org. Mohawk grades that carry the FSC-certified designation meet the strict standards set forth by FSC. License Code: FSC® C002350.

Carbon Neutral

Mohawk grades carrying the Carbon Neutral designation are made carbon neutral within Mohawk’s production processes.  In addition to purchasing enough Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to match 100% of the electricity used in our operations, the thermal energy used in the manufacture of several grades is offset through the purchase of carbon credits that fund renewable energy or emission-reduction projects. These carbon offsets meet credible third-party standards.  Through this process, Mohawk is seeking to manufacture these papers with a net zero climate impact. 

Green Seal Certified

GreenSeal is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding the environment and transforming the marketplace by promoting the manufacture, purchase and use of environmentally responsible products and services. GreenSeal develops standards, certifies products that meet their standards, and verifies the advertising claims made about those products. Mohawk’s uncoated papers meet Green Seal standard GS-7, based on 30% post consumer content and industry standard performance. Our coated papers meet GS-10 based on 15% post-consumer content, industry standard performance, and protective limits on heavy metals and formaldehyde. For more information visit GreenSeal.org.

Green-e Certified

Green-e certifies environmental commodities and products that mitigate climate change and help build a sustainable energy future. www.green-e.org. Green-e verifies that the RECs Mohawk purchases come from Green-e certified windpower projects, thereby ensuring that the RECs meet strict environmental and consumer protection standards. 

Recycled

Made with postconsumer recycled content.

Windpower

Mohawk supports the use of non-polluting wind-generated electricity through the purchase of Green-e certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from windpower projects. Today, 100% of the electricity used in Mohawk’s operations is matched with RECs.

100% Cotton

Paper made from 100% cotton. Tree free.

100% Cotton

Proudly printed in the USA on American made papers.

Finch On-site Renewable Energy

All Finch papers are produced using 66% on-site sustainable energy sources: emission-free hydroelectricity from the Hudson River and biomass co-generation from wood waste.

100% Cotton

The SFI program integrates the perpetual growing and harvesting of trees with the protection of wildlife, plants, soil, water and air quality. Learn more at www.sfiprogram.org.