Skulls & Roses Playing Cards

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