Naipe Cantaclaro
A colourful version of the Spanish Catalan pattern from Colombia, with a crowing cockerel on the 4 of cups.
Naipe Cantaclaro, anonymous manufacturer, c.1965-70. The designs are a colourful version of the Spanish Catalan pattern, with a crowing cockerel on the 4 of cups and the reverse. The four kings wear moustaches. Every Colombian household would have had a pack of these cards at home.
Above: Naipe Cantaclaro, 40 cards, rounded corners, anonymous manufacturer, c.1965-70. The designs are a colourful version of the Spanish Catalan pattern, with a crowing cockerel on the 4 of cups and the reverse (red or blue). The Jacks and Cavaliers have small shadows. The kings wear moustaches. Images courtesy Luz Ángela Vargas.
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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