I have always found it fascinating how playing cards can become a vehicle for preserving and telling stories. Recently, Juan Erazo, the artist behind The Mythographer, contacted me. This Mexican designer and filmmaker shared a very interesting reflection with me: he had grown up surrounded by Mesoamerican pyramids, codices, and symbols, but he knew Greek […]
The aesthetic of old American distilleries, with their intricate labels, tax stamps, and Victorian typography, possesses an undeniable charm. That visual universe, deeply rooted in the culture of the Prohibition era and bootlegging, is the setting chosen by Jody Eklund for his latest work: OAKFORD RESERVES. By now, followers of Black Ink Playing Cards know […]
The history of India is carved in stone and written with the courage of legendary warriors. In the heart of the Thar Desert stand imposing fortresses and palaces that have witnessed epic battles, unimaginable sacrifices, and mystical devotions. All that echo of honor and courage resonating in the lands of Rajasthan now comes to life […]
Shadows gliding between old mansions, apparitions emerging from the pages of classical literature, and tales that have fueled nightmares for generations. The universe of ghost stories comes back to life in a new edition of one of the most popular decks of recent years: GHOST STORIES Second Edition. Following the success of the original edition, […]
An explosion of geometry, colour, and fragmented forms transforms every card into a contemporary work of art. Inspired by the visual language of Cubism and the breaking of traditional perspectives, this new creation turns the classic deck into a play of planes, textures, and dimensions: FRAGMENTS. This new project by Omega Playing Cards, designed by […]
Our planet is the silent stage where all existence unfolds. From the unyielding firmness of the rocky bedrock to the delicate leaf reaching for the sunlight, the Earth is a living organism full of contrasts. A Sanskrit term that refers to our world and gives its name to this deep connection between humanity and the […]
A miracle in the desert, almost 1,700 years of Buddhist history, and ancient art carved into the rock. Each card is a fragment of the legendary Silk Road and a record of the enigmatic caves that guard the secrets of monk Lezun: BICYCLE MOGAO CAVES. This new proposal comes from Yiren Ying (founder of Card […]
A dark pirate legend, gold stolen from the sirens, and an unbreakable curse. Each card hides mysterious characters and marine details, with a highly detailed design that blends life on the high seas and dark fantasy aboard a vessel condemned to sail through waters of blood and brine: BLOOD AND BRINE: WIDOW’S WAKE. This brand […]
A monument that breathes eternal love and artistic splendor. Every detail of its architecture, every change of light on its white marble, evokes beauty and emotion. That inspiration takes shape in a creation that unites history, art, and luxury: TAJ MAHAL. This new proposal by Nova Lux Decks, illustrated by Ritu Bhattacharya (Old Gravity) and […]