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Emoticon
Emoticon playing cards designed by Buy Design Studios, 2016.

African Art
“African Art” Playing cards by John J. Beckvermit III, 1994

Divine Art Playing Cards - Relaunch
Divine Art Playing Cards by Sunish Chabba & Guru Playing Card Company, 2016.

Whimsical Playing Cards
Whimsical Playing Cards by Turkish designer & illustrator Oksal Yesilok, 2016

Nine Lives Playing Cards
Nine Lives Playing Cards designed by Annette Abolins, 2016

Swastika designs
Swastika design playing cards by De La Rue, c.1925.

The History of Playing Cards
Playing Cards have been around in Europe since the 1370s. Some early packs were hand painted works of art which were expensive and affordable only by the wealthy. But as demand increased cheaper methods of production were discovered so that playing cards became available for everyone...

Playing Cards and Religion
Early engravers and print makers made devotional images for pilgrims and people who could not afford paintings or books. Many of these craftsmen turned their hand to manufacturing playing cards to earn extra income. Stock images from the repertoire of devotional imagery might also de adapted to serve as playing card symbols.
