Łódź souvenir playing cards
Light and atmospheric watercolour illustrations of city views by Polish artist Katarzyna Tomala.
The Łódź Playing Cards, illustrated by artist Katarzyna Tomala and published by the Kraków-based souvenir house Czwórka, offer a vibrant tribute to the Polish city of Łódź. The deck consists of 55 cards, including three Jokers, and features original gouache watercolour paintings depicting the city's most famous sights. The court cards depict architectural landmarks and a bottom part with a small coat of arms from the city and the landmark's name in Polish, with a smaller English translation underneath. The Jokers, as well as the pip cards, which exhibit one uniform drawing, feature statues from the famous "Fairy Tale Trail," showcasing beloved characters from Polish animation history.
Interestingly, one of the three Jokers is distinguished by having its lettering rendered in light-blue colour. The packaging displays the drawing of Teddy Drop-Ear (Miś Uszatek), while the back shows the same bear figure set against a steel pattern with the Łódź coat of arms. See the box
Above: Łódź Souvenir playing cards illustrated by Katarzyna Tomala and published by Czwórka, Kraków, Poland, 2022. 52 cards + 3 jokers in box.
By Konrad Hämmerle
Austria • Member since December 04, 2024
Konrad Hämmerle is a student and card artist from Vorarlberg, the westernmost region of Austria. He founded his own company with his deck Vorarlberger Büschel: a unique reinterpretation of traditional Jass cards. His deck showcases Vorarlberg’s rich cultural heritage, featuring detailed illustrations of traditional clothing, mythical creatures, and real historical figures from the region. Through this project, Konrad has become a true card enthusiast, particularly fascinated by playing cards that represent countries, regions, or historical themes. His passion lies in blending storytelling with design to keep cultural heritage and identity alive in the world of playing cards.
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