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In 1917, Heorhiy Narbut began creating a set of Ukrainian playing cards commissioned by the state. However, the deck never saw the light of day. We decided it was time to bring this history out into the open, so we carried on the artist’s vision in collaboration with graphic artist Nadiia Hart. We preserved Narbut’s signature style while introducing modern design elements. These Ukrainian playing cards are perfect for gaming, collecting, or gifting—a piece of history you can finally play with. Inside, you will find a card explaining the identities of the characters.
A portion of the proceeds goes toward the restoration of the National Art Museum of Ukraine.
Heorhiy Ivanovych Narbut (Ukrainian: Георгій Іванович Нарбут; 25 February [O.S. 9 March] 1886 – 23 May 1920), also known as Georgy Narbut or George Narbut, was a Ukrainian graphic artist.[1]
He is known for designing the Ukrainian People's Republic's coat of arms, banknotes, postage stamps, charters, and for his many illustrations in books and magazines. He was a brother of the Acmeist poet Vladimir Narbut.
