Kickstarter: Papilio Playing Cards by Kiran Kuruvithadam

Inspired by the beauty of the butterfly, designer Kiran Kuruvithadam has created the Papilio Playing Cards to bring the beauty and elegance of the butterfly to your fingertips.

This fully custom deck features custom pips, illustrated courts, a beautifully crafted Ace of Spades, and an elegantly designed tuck. On the design, Kiran said,

From the beginning, we set for ourselves the goal of coming up with a design that could be both familiar and fresh. Although based on the standard look, we decided to completely redesign the deck to make it more interesting. After a process that took almost a year, we are proud to present to you Papilio Playing Cards.

The deck has been designed with the working magicians in mind. Hence, the cards are crafted to feel and look great in performances. The familiar design of the faces allows the cards to be easily recognizable by spectators, making them very presentable. Two gaff cards are included in the deck.

The deck will be printed on the by the United States Playing Cards Company on their best available stock with air-cushion finish.

Papilio Playing Cards are currently funding on Kickstarter, having raised 40% of its Fr$9,000 goal, with another 20 days left to go. Pledges from Fr$10.