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Posted On: October 15th 2026, 10:27 am
Now Live on Kickstarter: The Aoi Koi deck is off to a wonderful start.
This deck takes us beneath the surface of Japanese Temple ponds, where shimmering blue Koi fish swim. The tuck box features a continuous Koi pattern that flows around each corner, with holofoil, glittering fish scales, and a luxurious textured-paper red seal.
The Japanese art of indigo dyeing, named Aizome, is very popular in Japan. This is the inspiration for the colour palette used in this deck. Blue Koi Carp, or Asagi, are also highly collectable fish for Japanese Koi ponds as they represent tranquillity.
The Koi pattern has been carefully pieced together to create a continuous design. So many fins and scales, all designed by hand over many hours.
The inside of the tuck box features a collection of blue stamps in the style of those seen at Japanese temples, against a deep navy background. This looks very luxurious when the tuck flap is opened. The stamps have a subtle iridescent glow.
The card back gleams with a very detailed, mirrored Koi fish pattern. The holofoil sits beneath layers of blue ink so that each colour reacts differently to the light. The white scales scattered through the design allow the foil to shine through at its brightest.
The card fan has little Koi fish heads peeping out from the corner. The fish change colours as the card fan tilts in the light. It is a really cool effect and should give a beautiful glow to cardistry flourishes.
The ace cards feature a blue Koi fish swimming through the central pip design. The surrounding water glitters in the light. The background Seigaiha pattern pushes holofoil to its most delicate boundaries.
The Kings show Japanese warriors in intricately patterned robes. They Queens are geishas with elaborate waxed Katsura wigs. The Jacks are young Kabuki actors with flowering water lilies.
The Joker cards depict a mirrored Koi fish design that reacts beautifully to the light. There are two jokers in this deck with varying colours. The delicate holofoil Japanese Seighaiha pattern across the white area of the card allows the colourful fish to take centre stage.
#playingcards #japan #holofoil #cardistry #koi
This deck takes us beneath the surface of Japanese Temple ponds, where shimmering blue Koi fish swim. The tuck box features a continuous Koi pattern that flows around each corner, with holofoil, glittering fish scales, and a luxurious textured-paper red seal.
The Japanese art of indigo dyeing, named Aizome, is very popular in Japan. This is the inspiration for the colour palette used in this deck. Blue Koi Carp, or Asagi, are also highly collectable fish for Japanese Koi ponds as they represent tranquillity.
The Koi pattern has been carefully pieced together to create a continuous design. So many fins and scales, all designed by hand over many hours.
The inside of the tuck box features a collection of blue stamps in the style of those seen at Japanese temples, against a deep navy background. This looks very luxurious when the tuck flap is opened. The stamps have a subtle iridescent glow.
The card back gleams with a very detailed, mirrored Koi fish pattern. The holofoil sits beneath layers of blue ink so that each colour reacts differently to the light. The white scales scattered through the design allow the foil to shine through at its brightest.
The card fan has little Koi fish heads peeping out from the corner. The fish change colours as the card fan tilts in the light. It is a really cool effect and should give a beautiful glow to cardistry flourishes.
The ace cards feature a blue Koi fish swimming through the central pip design. The surrounding water glitters in the light. The background Seigaiha pattern pushes holofoil to its most delicate boundaries.
The Kings show Japanese warriors in intricately patterned robes. They Queens are geishas with elaborate waxed Katsura wigs. The Jacks are young Kabuki actors with flowering water lilies.
The Joker cards depict a mirrored Koi fish design that reacts beautifully to the light. There are two jokers in this deck with varying colours. The delicate holofoil Japanese Seighaiha pattern across the white area of the card allows the colourful fish to take centre stage.
#playingcards #japan #holofoil #cardistry #koi
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