Elettra Deganello is back with another interesting Kickstarter project, La Mouche Playing Cards. The deck is based on the multiple meanings of the word “mouche”. While it directly translates to “fly” when referring to the insect, it can also indicate the mole found in human appearance, which is said to be an artificial beauty mark that gained popularity in France and Europe in the 16th century. Since the word is related to France, the deck is designed with French elements heavily implied to the deck.
There are two main editions available during the campaign: Blanche and Noire. The former is the standard edition, while the latter is the luxurious limited edition. The tuck box for Blanche features high-quality white cotton paper stock that is designed to look like an envelope. It includes the letter-pressed graphic. The tuck box for Noire features premium black stock with red, silver and white hot foil complete with embossing. It is designed as a sideway tuck complete with a custom numbered seal.
The cards will have a variety of back designs. It showcases a light-hearted pattern of daisies. It can also be stars, flies, or alternate representations of flowers. The cards for La Mouche Noire will be gilded with silver metallic foil.
The Aces are customized to showcase different idioms. These idioms feature the word “mouch” as a fly insect. The courts are beautiful illustrations of the royal courts with either there is a fly buzzing around or moles spotted on their facade. The indices are inspired by Tarot Noveau, with the courts using the initials from the courts name in French.
The Number Cards are transformed into semi-transformative cards. Most will feature beautiful illustrations that incorporate the pips of the cards. A few will have a series of texts – inspired by the “secondary use cards” of the old, where cards can be used as writing material. Overall, it is a whimsical design infused with French designs.
The decks will be printed by Expert Playing Cards Co. on Classic Stock. Pledge starts from $19.50 for La Mouche Blanche Playing Cards on Kickstarter.
