Teen Patti with a flair: Unique Playing Cards & Poker Sets you must go all in for

Diwali is probably the only Indian festival in which playing cards is as normal as re-gifting the soan papdi dabbas. While growing up, playing taash with my father was one of the most looked-forward-to parts of the festivities. I used to beat him at the game he taught me, and it made for fun banter for days to come. Well, if Goddess Parvati played dice with Lord Shiva on Diwali night, then who are we as mortal beings not to?! Over the years, I have been eyeing some gorgeous poker sets and playing cards that steal some spotlight from the festivities for a quick second.

So, if Diwali is your jam and a friendly (or super competitive) game of teen patti is a bigger jam, then snag any of these playing cards or poker sets for your next Diwali game night.

Namostutaay’s pictorial art will win over hearts

A brand that weaves rich Indian artistry with tradition, Namostutaay has vibrant-hued, statement playing cards that depict Indian folk art. Their Royal Deck Collection is a premium 10-deck set that has Rajasthani Miniature Art on Rajputani Splendor, Jaisalmer’s Pride; Rathika, and Sangini; Mughal Art in the form of a floral bouquet in Gulistan; traditional Bengali art in Chitrangada; Pichwai art in Nandini; zebra as a work of art in Maya; musical artistry in piano-themed Swar Lahar; beautifully detailed peacock design in Vilasini. Ahh, I’m speechless!
Cost: 5,999/-
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Lachi Playing Cards make a fab keepsake

Delhi-based Lachi offers a comprehensive solution for hand-crafted gifts. If you like holding art in your hand, might I direct your interest towards their newly-launched, Baagh-e-Noor hand-illustrated playing cards set? Not only functional for your rummies and flush, this two-set deck limns the royal courts and vivid blooms from royal gardens of yore. When you bring out these for your Diwali game nights, it would seem like holding poetry in your hands and making artsy statements with each wager.
Cost: 1,250/-
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Let the Leather Talks Poker Set become the talk of the night

Just picture the jaws dropping when you’d bring out this beaut poker set that’s hand-crafted from genuine leather with King-Queen-Jack illustrated over it. Leather Talks’s poker set is complete with 320 Marble-finish hot-foil poker chips, card decks, tokens, and even a scorebook. A total collectible item, it screams luxury and intricate craftsmanship. 
Cost: 18,995/-
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The name’s Trotter, Globe-Trotter

Globe-Trotter, the luxury travel lifestyle brand that’s been making bespoke luggage for over 128 years, has a collector’s item that will be the guest of honour at your poker nights. The Poker Set is encased in Vulcanised fibreboard with vegetable-tanned leather corners. Inside, you will find a set of five dice, coloured poker chips, two decks of cards bearing the trademark logo, and a leathered-dealer counter. Tell me this Poker Set isn’t dripping opulence?! It comes in three colours, and there’s even a 007 co-branded edition. 
Cost: 191,000/- onwards
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You can also check out the Museum of Art & Photography, Bengaluru’s gift shop for beautiful cards, or simply get the traditional Manopoulos Luxury Poker Set to keep things classy.

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