Fillide: a Sicilian Folk Tale
“You shall be marked upon my tomb as the cruel cause of my death, and handed down to posterity in these or similar lines: “Fillide died by the cruelty of Acamante; a faithful mistress by a perfidious guest. He was the barbarous cause; she gave herself the fatal blow.”
-‘Fillide to Acamante’, adapted from The Epistles of Ovid, 43 BC-AD 18
THE DESIGN
Available in Acqua or Terra, Fillide depict a wealth of ancient symbolism and imagery, as well as Sicilian iconography. Taking centre-stage is Fillide, after her transformation into an almond tree and blossoming at the touch of the returning Acamante.
The faces feature fully custom pips respecting the classic style of playing cards, meaning they are perfect for players and magicians.
The matte tuck boxes are finished with foil in gold or silver and feature embossed details.
Other details pay tribute to Juno (the Queen of Spades), goddess of the moon who took pity on Fillide and transformed her, the elements, the Sicilian triskele, and the three realms of nature – earth, sea and sky. Look closely and you will find many other intriguing details hidden throughout the 54 cards of the deck.
Fillide are printed by Cartamundi, on premium B9 card stock featuring CMYK colouring with Pantone metallic inks, embossed premium matte tuck box with foil touches and internal printing. No expense has been spared in realising the exact design we wanted.
For the casual collector, Fillide are a luxurious and unique design celebrating the beauty and magic of the natural world. For the magician and cardist, they are a spellbinding and mysterious tool for inspiring wonder.
THE BACK DESIGN (First Edition)
Inspired by the Sicilian folk legend of the origins of the almond tree, Fillide tell a timeless tale of magic and heartbreak passed down for centuries.
Fillide, the first project from Jocu, are a brand new concept in professional playing cards for magicians, cardists, gamblers, cartomancers, collectors and lovers of magical things.
Our cards don’t just handle beautifully, they tell a story.
Fillide Playing Cards
56 fully custom playing cards by Jocu designer Alessandra Gagliano
52 cards, two jokers, a double-backer and a story card
Available in Acqua (Green + Silver) Terra (Brown + Gold) Aria (Light Blue + Pink)
Printed on Linen Finish premium B9 card stock by Cartamundi
Metallic inks on the backs and the court cards
Embossed foil tuck boxes with interior printing
Foil accents and details on the tuck box
Designed in Italy, printed in Belgium. Fully created in 1000km² in Europe
THE ACES
The Aces retell the entire tale of Fillide. From the couple meeting, Fillide and Amacante parting, the death of Fillide and finally her blossoming upon Acamante’s return.
THE COURTS
The courts are completely custom whilst respecting elements of the classic designs. Hobbyists will appreciate the differences, but your spectators won’t raise an eyebrow. They feature characters from Sicilian folklore, a mix of Greek and Roman mythology. Fans will undoubtedly recognise some of the most notorious characters in the courts.
SPADES
DIAMONDS
CLUBS
HEARTS
THE JOKERS
The two identical jokers are a reimagining of the classic Sicilian emblem of the Trinacria, which is also the earliest known name for the island of Sicily.
FILLIDE IN BLOOM SPECIAL EDITION
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