Naipes ‘Charabon’
Naipes ‘Charabon’ - depicting the Gaucho as a national hero, Montevideo, 1983.
made by Industria Gráfica Papelera S.A., Santa Fe, Uruguay, 1983
Above: this edition of Naipes ‘Charabon’ playing cards - depicting the Gaucho as a national hero - was manufactured specially for the 1st Truco Tournament sponsored by Dunbar Whisky in Montevideo in September 1983 by Industria Gráfica y Papelera S.A. (ingrapa), Santa Fe 1167, Uruguay. A charabon is the chick of a South American type of ostrich (ñandú) similar to an emu, which is depicted on the fours of coins and cups and on the jokers.
By Simon Wintle
Spain • Member since February 01, 1996
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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