Ganjifa Cards of Mysore

Ganjifa art is one among the several well-known traditional crafts of Mysore that has gained inter national recognition. Ganj, which translates to "treasury," has evolved into the Ganjifa card game. Ganjifa cards often feature embellishments such as gold leaf or gemstones, adding to their aesthet ic appeal and historical value. The Mughal emperors promoted this art. About one to five artists from over the nation were invited by Akbar. He believed that artists are closest to God. They got inspiration from great religious works such as the Kuran, the Babar Nama, the Kabune and the Aina-E-Akabari treatises that discuss Ganjifa art.