Playing Cards from South East Asia

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South East Asia

Playing cards, introduced by the Chinese and quickly adopted in Southeast Asia, became pivotal in regional gambling practices, transforming into a primary entertainment form by the 15th century. Over the past 100 years, various producers, artists, and manufacturers from Southeast Asia have continued this tradition, creating card packs that reflect a diverse mix of design and cultural influences.

Brunei • Cambodia • East Timor • Indonesia • Laos • MalaysiaMyanmar (Burma)PhilippinesSingaporeThailandVietnam


REFERENCES:

  • Reid, Anhtony: Southeast Asia in the Age of Commerce 1450-1680, Yale University Press, 1988

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Learn Thai

Learn Thai

“Learn Thai” cards published by Lanna Innovation Co. Ltd, 2009.

Mahjongg

Mahjongg

Mahjongg is usually played with tiles, which are Chinese playing cards made in solid form...

Malaya 1941-1942: King George VI currency notes

Malaya 1941-1942: King George VI currency notes

Playing cards featuring King George VI Currency Notes, Malaya 1941-1942.

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysian-made deck of cards produced for Malaysian Airline Systems (MAS).

Malaysia Scenery

Malaysia Scenery

Souvenir playing cards from Malaysia featuring 56 colour photographs of scenery, wildlife, local people and Malaysian fruits with inscriptions in English describing each scene.

Malaysia Truly Asia

Malaysia Truly Asia

Souvenir playing cards from Malaysia featuring 56 colour photographs of skyscrapers, wildlife, local people and Malaysian fruits with inscriptions in English describing each scene.

Mantecore Playing Cards

Mantecore Playing Cards

Mantecore playing cards, named as a tribute to magicians Siegfried and Roy's famous tiger, 2015.

Marionnettes Wayang

Marionnettes Wayang

Striking Wayang puppet designs conceived by Youdi des Aubrys from Indonesia, 1985.

Minnie Patience

Minnie Patience

Minnie Patience. The backs show images of Mickey & Minnie mouse dancing together.

Penang Souvenir

Penang Souvenir

Souvenir of Penang with a different photograph on every card, manufactured by Yong Guan Heng & Co, Penang, Malaysia.

Playing Cards from Malaysia

Playing Cards from Malaysia

Playing Cards from Malaysia.

Playing Cards in Singapore

Playing Cards in Singapore

Playing Cards in Singapore, one of the Four Asian Tigers.

Quên Tarot

Quên Tarot

A mystical voyage of love and self-discovery created by Duy Khánh Võ.

Regional Cards: South-Eastern Asia

Regional Cards: South-Eastern Asia

Indonesia • Malaysia • Singapore • Thailand • Vietnam

Royal Pulp Playing Cards

Royal Pulp Playing Cards

Two beautifully crafted custom playing cards decks. Featuring brightly colored illustrations and gorgeous typography.

Secret Magic Cards

Secret Magic Cards

‘Secret Magic Cards’ published by Hanky Panky Toys Thailand Ltd., © World Magic International, 2006.

SilkAir

SilkAir

SilkAir was a Singaporean regional airline and a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines A330 flying experience souvenir playing cards

Singapore Trump

Singapore Trump

“Singapore Trump” playing cards designed by Yasuko Senshu.

Souvenir of Singapore, Malaya and Borneo

Souvenir of Singapore, Malaya and Borneo

52 different colour pictures of Singapore, Malaya and Borneo from the early 1960s.