A deck of cards in Italy is more than a pastime - it’s a summer tradition. Afternoons stretch long, voices rise and fall in a playful rivalry, as a simple game becomes a thread tying generations together.
This season, we celebrate not only the places, but the traditions passed from hand to hand - much like a deck of cards.
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Among the most beloved decks are the Neapolitan cards - forty hand-painted symbols split into four suits: Coins, Clubs, Swords, and Cups. Their folkloric illustrations are inspired by vivid colours, old motifs and echoes of southern tradition. The Coppa, a chalice that symbolises celebration inspired the design of our Tarocchi pattern.
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And then there is Briscola, the card game every Italian grows up playing, the rules are simple, yet the charm lies in the strategy and camaraderie it inspires. Played in pairs or alone, each hand begins with the reveal of the “briscola,” the trump suit, as players compete to capture the highest points. Easy to learn, endlessly replayed, Briscola is part of the soundtrack of every Italian gathering.
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Meet Briscola and Tarocchi, tribute to this timeless ritual of a friendly competition and cherished time spent together.
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