Skulls & Roses Playing Cards by Bruce Di Quinzio reimagines death as transformation-a shift into the eternal. Skulls embody change; roses symbolize life's fragile defiance of time. Drawing from 17th-century cathedral stained glass and noble kings and queens' ornate decks, this design bridges history and contemplation. More than cards, it's a tactile meditation on life's sacred dance with impermanence. Each piece whispers of beauty, mortality, and meaning beyond the material.
STANDARD
Cards:
310gsm premium German black-core stock
Classic linen finish with a silky butter varnish
55 cards total: 2 original add cards and 1 double backer
Hot foil-finished with shiny copper and gold accents
Linen finish:
Fine cross-hatch embossing
Satisfying tactile tooth and grip
Cleaner packet cuts
Greater control for sleights
Improved fan shape
Butter varnish:
Glossy/satin coating for ultra-smooth glide
Effortless riffling, sliding, and flashy spreads
Added protection for printed surface
German black core:
Opaque black center for crisp edges
Reduced light transmission
Enhanced snap, spring, and durability
Tuck case features the same luxurious foil finish
Tuck case is embossed for added detail
Inner tuck is colored to match the deck's all-around theme
