Illustrated by hand in South Africa, Artisans are in a league of their own. A breathtaking mix of elegance, style, and sophistication. The design is breathtaking, featuring elegant gold foil hot stamped onto ultra-lux white paper derived from sustainable forests. Pure, clean, and beautiful. The combination of gold foil and white embossing is extraordinary. Artisans are featured in the May 2013 issue of Departures Magazine. David Copperfield called them the best playing cards ever produced. With this new White Edition, we unveil a perfect complement to the original Black Edition. Artisan Playing Cards are produced at The United States Playing Card Company using FSC-certified papers derived from sustainable forests, vegetable-based inks and starch-based laminates. The result is a durable finish that respects the environment. Sealed with a red tax-stamp sticker seal marked with the month and year of print.