Spanish National pattern Spanish playing cards

modern spanish catalan pattern kings

the modern spanish catalan pattern second widespread pattern in spain , common in hispanic america. distinguishing feature shape of cups resemble yellow , green egg cups. kings robes parted expose calves. come in decks of 40 or 50 cards.

the french catalan pattern emerged spanish national pattern. kept original shape of golden cups added beards kings. kings wear long robes obscure legs , feet. of 2016, ducale, subsidiary of cartamundi s france cartes, last producer of pattern. sell them in decks of 48 cards, is, no jokers.

the parisian spanish or estilo paris pattern found in parts of south america, in uruguay, ecuador, , colombia. originated spanish export france in turn copied parisian card-makers , exported south america. contains many influences of aluette. in oldest decks, female knights featured. 3 lowest club cards have aluette styled arrows. hand holding ace of clubs in manner reminiscent of tarot de marseille. sometimes, 4 of coins depict sea monster in middle spanish national decks. knave of coins features dog tied pole. sold in decks of 40 or 50 cards.