Anna Gaber

Published July 03, 1996 Updated July 18, 2022

Anna Gaber playing cards from Poland.

PolandArt & DesignDesignersAnna GaberKZWP-Trefl

ANNA GABER playing cards

designed by Anna Gaber during the 1970s and still produced today by KZWP-Trefl, Cracow, as "Karty do Gry No.410". The indices on the court cards are K (Król), D (Dama) and W (Walet). more
 

Queen of spades King of clubs
Jack of clubs

 
Sample cards courtesy Gregor Skokon of KZWP-Trefl

Anna Gaber playing cards from Poland
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By Simon Wintle

Spain • Member since February 01, 1996 • Contact

I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.

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