On Kickstarter, JAL Playing Cards

JAL playing cards by Orion Playing Cards is a tribute to water and humanity’s eternal connection to this life-giving element. Derived from the Sanskrit word Jal, meaning water. This beautiful crafted deck celebrates its transformative power, from tranquil seas to the mysterious depths of night.

The two distinct editions are available during the Kickstarter campaign: Tranquil Waters and Night Waters. Both are available in Standard and KS-Exclusive Gilded variants. The Gilded Editions are Kickstarter-exclusive numbered decks, limited to the total pledged during the campaign, ensuring their rarity for collectors. Tranquil Waters captures the serene beauty of calm oceans under a clear sky, while Night Waters evokes the mystique of moonlit seas.

Each deck is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The Gilded Editions feature holographic or fractal inky-blue side-gilding and intricate, quad-foiled tuck boxes with die-cut windows that reveal the vibrant gilding beneath.

The cards use holographic transfer printing, where foiling is applied first and then overprinted, giving them a luminous and three-dimensional effect. Tranquil Waters showcases holographic foiling that reflects sunlight in dazzling patterns, while Night Waters uses silver foiling for a moonlit shimmer. 

The court cards, designed by Bivas Bhattacharjee, tell stories inspired by humanity’s relationship with water. Kings, queens, and jokers represent water’s life-giving and destructive powers, with themes such as Poseidon commanding the waves and a monk casting blessings into the river. The pips incorporate aquatic motifs like fish, waves, and shells, while transparent areas on the cards allow the foiled details to shine through. Each card features a unique border pattern, ensuring no two cards feel alike.

The Tranquil Waters tuck box comes with holographic blue, matte silver, and deep blue foils, while the Night Waters tuck box incorporates deep inky blues, matte black, and cyan foils. Both editions includes embossed details, and the Gilded versions include die-cut designs that highlight the beautiful side-gilding. Even the inner tuck designs are meticulously crafted, with patterns inspired by ocean depths and mountainous waves.

Available now for $18 on Kickstarter.