DZI PLAYING CARDS
Tibet, the remote and mainly-Buddhist territory known as the "roof of the world" with a unique culture, religion and language for centuries. Today, this culture is under threat from mass Chinese immigration and the strict control of all expressions of Tibetan culture and national identity. Along with other countries around the world, Tibet has changed greatly over the past 70 years. However, Tibetans continue to work to preserve their culture and resist oppressive policies on a daily basis.
Moving across the Tibetan plateau whilst raising yaks and other livestock has been a way of life in Tibet for centuries.
Tibet is rich in tradition and some Tibetans, particularly nomads, have lifestyles that have changed little over generations. It is also a modern country with many urban Tibetans living busy city lives.
One of their traditional cultures is carrying DZI beads - it is a patterned, usually agate, of mainly oblong, round, cylindrical or tabular shape pierced lengthwise. The meaning of DZI is "shine, brightness, clearness, splendour", also it can protect the wearer from negative energies or accidents, some attract wealth or wisdom, while others might bring you love and happiness.
Most inspired of DZI Playing Cards on the eye of dzi beads, the lines, bright sunlight spreads on the Tibetan Plateau.
I've designed 4 versions which are Tibet, EnglishxTibetan, English and China.
DZI PLAYING CARDS - ENGLISH VERSION
DZI PLAYING CARDS - TIBET VERSION
DZI PLAYING CARDS - TIBET MIX ENGLISH VERSION
DZI PLAYING CARDS - CHINA VERSION
Client: BONGDZI Company.
Location: Berne, Switzerland.
Roles: Art Direction, Graphic Design, Handcrafted, Illustration, Packaging Design.
Location: Berne, Switzerland.
Roles: Art Direction, Graphic Design, Handcrafted, Illustration, Packaging Design.
Printed: High-End Playing Cards Co.
Time: October 10, 2017.
Time: October 10, 2017.
