Kite Playing Cards by ARK

PS: The Standard Decks and Artist Box Set do not include a Display Stand. For optimal display, we recommend purchasing one Display Stand for each.

The invention of the kite dates back approximately 2,500 years to the Eastern Zhou period.   By the Sui and Tang dynasties, the papermaking industry had flourished, bringing kites into the homes of ordinary people.   They began to use paper to cover kites, calling them "paper kites," a tradition that continues to this day. As a form of entertainment, paper kites gradually became imbued with more beautiful symbolism.

This project uses traditional Chinese paper kites as its design inspiration, capturing the essence of childhood fun and millennia of heritage, transcending worldly beauty.

Standard Decks

Limited to 3333 with unique serial numbers.

• Intangible Cultural Heritage × Infinite Innovation
• Abundant traditional Chinese illustrations
• Kite creative tuck case

A single deck without a gift box, allowing you to experience ARK's creativity more lightly. Beautiful illustrations and imaginative ARK cases can be obtained in this tier.

Artist Boxset

Limited to 999 with unique serial numbers

Includes a HOLO Decks with ARK CASE, a Special Decks, and a Gift-Box with book.

• Intangible Cultural Heritage × Infinite Innovation
• Abundant traditional Chinese illustrations
• Kite creative tuck case
• Holo folil & Blue edge

We define this gift box as a "setting collection" of the work. We have compiled the creative process of the playing cards and presented them in the form of an art book. The content is rich and detailed, including creative inspiration, Tuck Case industrial design, Sketches and Prototypes, detailed illustration displays, and more.

Gorgeous holographic foil to further the visual effect. We used a blue edge for it to meet the individual needs of collectors. This is a first for the Edge in the Artist Boxset.

Collection Walnut Boxset

Limited to 333 with unique serial numbers

Includes a gilded edge playing cards,  a collectible coin, and a Walnut box.

• Intangible Cultural Heritage × Infinite Innovation
• Abundant traditional Chinese illustrations
• Kite creative tuck case
• Holo folil & Gold edge

We have specially designed a multifunctional wooden box that integrates both storage and display features. The lid of the box consists of three separate rectangular panels, which can be easily removed and combined with the box base to form a refined display frame. Inside, it features specially designed supports that hold the unfolded playing cards, allowing them to be suspended in the center of the frame, fully showcasing the elegant form of the kite.

This wooden box excels not only in functionality, providing efficient storage for playing cards and other items, but also in its display capabilities, making it both artistic and visually appealing.