Ernesto Flaiban - Quality Control

Published July 03, 1996 • Updated May 08, 2022

Sr. Ernesto Flaiban, founder and president of E. Flaiban S.A., is seen here checking the quality of some playing cards.

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Above: Sr. Ernesto Flaiban, founder and president of E. Flaiban S.A., is seen here checking the quality of some playing cards. The quality of all the cards, from the ace of spades to the joker, needed careful monitoring to ensure the card players' satisfaction.

Above: Once the printed sheets of cards have been cut, first into strips and then into separate cards, the packs are made up and stacked in racks ready for the next operation.

Thanks to Diego Flaiban for historical information and photos.

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I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.

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Ernesto Flaiban - Quality Control

Published July 03, 1996 • Updated May 08, 2022

Sr. Ernesto Flaiban, founder and president of E. Flaiban S.A., is seen here checking the quality of some playing cards.

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