Description
Playing cards inspired by The Great Pyramids. The debut deck of The WONDR Series.
Inspired by Ancient Civilizations.
When ancient civilizations built the Seven Wonders of the World, the results were astonishing monuments possessing inimitable traits and admired by generations. Inspired by the traditions and ambitions of these diverse cultures, This project is designed to honor the world and spread intrigue, delight, and astonishment; just as each Wonder has done for centuries. The complete collection will eventually consist of seven visually stunning, hand-designed decks each attributed to a different Wonder of the World: The Pyramids (Egypt), The Great Wall (China), Machu Picchu (Peru), Chichen Itza (Mexico), The Colosseum (Italy), Petra (Jordan), and The Taj Mahal (India).
Influenced by Wonder.
Ben Zabin of Pure Imagination Projects (Les Melies, Cherry Casinos), we set out to create timeless depictions of iconic structures that will enhance any playing card collection. With hopes to capture the tremendous beauty of the Wonders of the World we decided on alluring, intricate, and eye-catching designs and colors to ensure that each deck will draw admiration and curiosity from all who view it.
The focus of the backs are The Great Pyramids with the sun beaming off their sides. In ancient Egypt, the sun was one of the most important symbols, the source of all life, which is why each card exhibits her beauty. In the background are handwritten hieroglyphics along with prominent symbols of ancient Egyptian culture- a scarab beetle (represents rebirth), a snake (represents the afterlife), a cat (represents good luck), and an eye (represents protection and power), among others. The borders are inspired by the mysterious paintings and etchings found along the interior walls of The Great Pyramids.
