Yosegi Playing Cards

Closed, opens at 11amIndependent shop in BallardDirections

Available from Woodland Mod when we last checked, in the last two days. Sold from the shop’s own store; the price there is the one that counts.

Inspired by Yosegi-zaiku, the intricate art of Japanese marquetry, Yosegi Playing Cards transform the geometric beauty of hand-laid wood mosaics into a deck designed for both play and display. For generations, artisans in the mountains of Hakone have assembled naturally colored woods into mesmerizing patterns—without paint or stain—revealing extraordinary complexity through patience and precision. This deck pays homage to that tradition with a richly detailed back design, custom faces, and a war