Description
Korean Poker Card – Lucky Flower (포커카드 길상화)
A Unique 54-Card Playing Deck Featuring Korean Cultural Heritage
The Lucky Flower Playing Cards are the first-ever Korean cultural heritage playing cards, featuring 54 beautifully illustrated auspicious paintings. This deck is part of the Korean Cultural Heritage series, meticulously designed through in-depth research and learning. Each card showcases elements of traditional Korean culture, making it an ideal educational tool and a meaningful gift for both Koreans and foreigners.
The set comes in a premium sleeve case and includes a detailed bilingual (Korean & English) guide explaining the meanings of each illustration. Made with high-quality German playing card paper, these cards are durable and luxurious.
Card Composition (54 Cards)
Each card is designed with traditional Korean themes, symbolizing good fortune, protection, love, wealth, and success:
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Auspicious Symbols & Protective Charms
- Shingwido (신귀도) – Exorcism symbols
- Unggaedo (웅계도) – Rooster and hen motifs
- Hojakdo (호작도) – Tigers and magpies for protection
- Unryongdo (운룡도) – Clouds and dragons
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Longevity & Prosperity
- Shipjangsaengdo (십장생도) – The ten symbols of longevity
- Baekdongjado (백동자도) – Illustrations of children symbolizing joy and happiness
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Love & Marital Harmony
- Morando (모란도) – Peonies, representing love and prosperity
- Eorakdo (어락도 – 쌍어) – Two fish, a symbol of marital bliss
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Wealth & Success
- Gweoreodo (궐어도) – Carp transforming into a dragon, symbolizing success
- Eobyeonseongryongdo (어변성룡도) – The legend of fish turning into dragons
- Hwajodo (화조도) – Birds and flowers, representing harmony
Institutional Art Collections
These illustrations are inspired by artifacts preserved in:
- National Museum of Korea
- National Palace Museum of Korea
- National Folk Museum of Korea
- Samcheok City Museum
- Gyeonggi University Soseong Museum
Suit Symbolism in the Deck
Each suit represents a different theme in Korean culture:
- Spades (♠): Success & Recognition (공명, 입신출세)
- Diamonds (♦): Protection & Peace (벽사, 평안)
- Hearts (♥): Love & Harmony (사랑, 부부화합)
- Clubs (♣): Wealth & Longevity (부귀영화, 장수)
Joker Cards
- Ilwolrobongdo (일월로봉도) – Sun, moon, and peaks, representing cosmic balance
- Shipjangsaengdo (십장생도) – The ten symbols of longevity
Product Details
- Material: Premium German playing card paper
- Card Dimensions: 70 × 95 × 20mm
- Package Dimensions: 75 × 100 × 25mm
- Manufactured in: South Korea
Perfect for Gifts & Education
The Lucky Flower Playing Cards are a great gift for those interested in Korean culture and history. The bilingual guide makes it an excellent educational tool, ideal for cultural appreciation and traditional games.
Experience Korea’s rich heritage with every shuffle and deal!
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