Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio Playing Cards: Hupo

In each edition, the Court Cards feature vivid, detailed depictions of the enchanting and mysterious spirits from Pu Songling's world.

From the ominous spirits and spectres of Quzhou to the haunting beauty of a ghostly maiden admiring a peony, each card builds a layered story. Designed as two-way illustrations, these cards feature an alternative art treatment of characters shown in the number cards.

Paying homage to the vast ensemble of spirits, scholars, and deities that populate the strange tales. Each character is presented in a majestic full body shot, captured in a moment of serene contemplation. When laid in sequence, the cards reveal their true magic: connecting to form a mosaic puzzle of an otherworldly garden.

When fanned or flipped, the deck performs its own magic. The two halves of this architectural mandala appear to spin in opposite directions, creating the mesmerizing illusion of a whirling portal between worlds. Bringing to life the very essence of Pu Songling's tales, where the mundane world is forever animated by the subtle, unseen movements of the strange and the supernatural.

SIZE POKER
MATERIAL CARD STOCK
ORIGIN CHINA

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