Unique creations from the far-east, Russian Federation. These customs cards have been made in stylistic Palekh traditions.

This was a joint Fantasy card project by the Russian Playing Card Society and Jokercards, 2018. The suit of clubs are Water World; diamonds are the World of Nature; hearts are Sky World and spades are Mountain World.

Palekh is a type of Russian lacquer art. The name comes from the village of Palekh, situated in the Ivanovo Region, Russia. It first appeared at the beginning of the 20th century. The creation of this handicraft style of painting was based on local icon painting and its main features were landscapes and figures reflecting the traditions of the time.

Historically, Palekh was known in Russia as one of the great centers of icon painting. Icon painting was a family occupation and the craft was passed on from generation to generation.