Light, playful, and elegantly restrained—Eames “Kite” Playing Cards are inspired by a 1950 tissue-paper kite designed by Charles Eames. Created in collaboration with The Eames Office, this deck captures the purity of form and whimsical color palette of the original high-design toy.
The design reflects the Eames philosophy that even the simplest objects deserve thoughtful attention. Clean geometry and buoyant color echo the spirit of the kite itself—an object meant to rise, drift, and delight. Subtle and refined, the deck embodies the Eameses’ famous reminder to “Take your pleasure seriously.”
The cards are housed in a beautifully crafted letterpress-printed tuck box celebrating the iconic home Charles and Ray designed and built—a meaningful architectural touch that connects the deck to their creative world.
For those who work with playing cards as a divinatory tool, this deck offers a gentle, airy energy. The clarity of form and open color fields support intuitive reading styles focused on balance, lightness, and perspective. It’s especially suited for readers who appreciate minimalism and symbolic simplicity.
Whether for gameplay, design appreciation, or cartomancy, this deck invites a sense of lift and quiet joy with every shuffle.
Specs
- 54 playing cards (52 cards + 2 Jokers)
- Created in collaboration with The Eames Office
- Inspired by Charles Eames’ 1950 tissue-paper kite
- Clean geometric design with whimsical color palette
- Letterpress-printed tuck box featuring the Eames House
- Standard poker size
- Premium playing card stock