Mapocho
Naipes Marca Mapocho, Santiago de Chile.
Naipes Marca Mapocho
Naipes Marca Mapocho, Santiago de Chile, based on Spanish designs of the 'Cadiz' pattern.
Above: Naipes Marca Mapocho, Santiago, 40 cards. Mapocho is the name of a river which runs through Santiago. The name 'Mapocho' can be read on the Ace, Two and Four of Coins. The Cavalier of Cups has the usual legend 'AHI VA' and the Four of Swords mentions a gold medal.
By Simon Wintle
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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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