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!
ليلى – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia –
أحببت هذه الأوراق، التصاميم رائعة وتعكس الثقافة الكورية بشكل جميل. أتمنى لو حصلت على مجموعة ثانية.
Liam from Sydney, Australia –
The Lucky Flower cards look nice. They’re good for playing games and learning about culture too. Quality feels high but kind of pricey compared to regular decks.
Ryo from Tokyo, Japan –
遊びながら文化を感じるとは、実に不思議な経験でした。このポーカーカードのセットは単なるトランプ以上のものです。まさに視覚的魔法とでも呼べそうです。各枚には日本の自然や伝統が織り交ぜてあり、自分自身まで悠久の日々へ誘われます。その魅力のおかげで手札をどう組むか悩みつつも、本当に楽しく、一局一局新しい発見があります。また、高品質な製品であるため耐久性にも優れていますね。同じ仲間たちとの交流も楽しめ、大満足できました。
محمد – دوحة, قطر –
بطاقات لعب مميزة. الرسومات رائعة وتحكي عن التراث بشكل جميل. استخدمتها مع الأصدقاء في الليل ولعبنا عدة ألعاب ممتعة. التعبئة كانت بسيطة والعلبة عالية الجودة.
Amélie Cho from Lyon, France –
Ces cartes sont un bijou de culture coréenne. Elles apportent une touche d’élégance à nos soirées poker, enrichissant les échanges avec des histoires fascinantes derrière chaque illustration.
Sofía Marisol Ortega from Valparaíso, Chile –
Los K-Heritage me transportaron a mi infancia, jugando en las cálidas tardes de verano. Cada carta cuenta una historia viva y llena de belleza que respeta nuestras tradiciones. ¡Una joya cultural para tener cerca!