Eye Of The Ocean Playing Cards: Nephilim Gilded

These decks mark the second phase of the Eye Of the Ocean from Stockholm17. An "archaeofantasy" project where he has drawn inspiration from pieces of history, religion, myths, and legends, weaving them into the fabric of this ancient sailing island.

The three names (Gibborim, Malakim and Nephilim) are found in the Old Testament when the sacred scriptures recount the chronicles of the human beings interacting with these mythical entities. Even if the decks are called with these ancient Hebrew names, the project is not based on religion. Three decks of cards bear the names of ancient bloodlines that once inhabited the Eye of the Ocean—a megalithic sailing island, the venerable guardian of the seas from a bygone, antediluvian era. The three decks share the same faces and are exquisitely illustrated, including custom court cards in vibrant colours, while the backs vary in design and detail with a cold-foil application in several hues. The tucks are simply stunning and need to be seen to be fully appreciated. 

 ABOUT THE BRAND   STOCKHOLM17

Lorenzo Gaggiotti is the designer behind Stockholm17. Based in Stockholm, Sweden. Fascinated by cards since childhood, In 2012 he decided to create his very first deck of custom playing cards and run a crowdfunding campaign to see how the public would respond.

Lorenzo is not a card player or a gambler but simply loves to design this timeless item; each deck is a small world that tells a story through 54 cards.