Taj Mahal Playing Cards

The timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal has been transformed into a work of playable art with the release of the Taj Mahal Playing Cards. Produced by Nova Lux Decks and designed by artist Ritu Bhattacharya of Old Gravity with her husband Bivas, the deck pays tribute to the elegance, craftsmanship, and cultural richness of the Mughal Empire.

The Kickstarter campaign features two luxurious editions: Day and Night. Each deck celebrates a different side of the Taj Mahal. The Day Edition reflects the monument’s radiant glow under sunlight, with a tuck box that shimmers in alternating tones of blue and gold foil. Its cards are side-gilded with a bluish-cyan sheen, evoking the pale sky above the marble domes. 

The Night Edition captures the ethereal beauty of the Taj under moonlight, with dark copper foiling, black side-gilding, and a tuck box inspired by the intricate jali latticework found in Mughal monuments.

Inside, every card has been custom illustrated and foil printed, drawing inspiration from Mughal miniatures, floral motifs, and architectural ornamentation. The card backs feature symmetrical floral designs reminiscent of the stone inlays and inlaid gemstone artistry of the empire’s master craftsmen.

The four aces stand out as intricate tributes to Mughal design language, blending geometry and natural elegance, while the jokers combine to form a complete rendering of the Taj Mahal, accented with complementary foils, gold for the Day Edition and copper for the Night.

Both editions comes with embossed, foiled tuck cases that feature die-cut arches inspired by Mughal architecture. The Kickstarter exclusive versions include numbered side-gilded editions, adding to their collectibility.

Pledge starts at $15 on Kickstarter.