Forbidden Forest captures South Asia’s most imaginative mythological creatures in an eccentric set of luxury playing cards. From a horse-headed demon to rivaling monkeys, we have reinterpreted twelve fantastic animals to breathe new life into ancient tales.

The playing card symbol indicates the creature’s habitat (♦️ the jungle, ♣️ sea, ♠️ grasslands, and ♥️ sky)- these environments are beautifully illustrated on each ace.

Each creature is a window into how our ancestors interpreted the world – representing their fears and uncertainties and captures their morals and hopes. We want to open questions and create opportunities to exchange stories across generations and cultures. This is our way of share a deeper aspect of our culture with you, focusing not on what divides us but what connects us all.

• Luxury finish: MetalLuxe foil card backs inspired by antique marbled endpapers
• Embossed brass foil tuck box featuring intricate bronze foil illustrations
• Custom-designed Pips, Numbers, and award-winning illustrations by Humble Raja
• 52-card poker sized deck + two book-inspired bonus cards
• Bicycle grade with ‘air cushion finish’ expertly printed by the USPCC
• Printed with vegetable-based inks on paper from sustainable forests
• Made in the United States; hand-assembled, and distributed by Art of Play