Xinxetes is a unique project that celebrates light, memory and the beauty of materials that deserve a second life. Created in collaboration between two historic brands —Cerabella, master candle-makers since 1862, and Fournier, a world-renowned playing card manufacturer— it transforms surplus original cards into delicate floating butterflies that burn gently on the water’s surface.
Each butterfly is crafted through a process of creative reuse: the cards are die-cut one by one, turning into small islands of light that evoke printed memories when lit. The box includes perforated cards and a small envelope with wicks, inviting the user to create an intimate, simple and ephemeral ritual.
The design preserves the timeless aesthetic of traditional playing cards, wrapped in a vintage charm that enhances the experience. Lighting a Xinxeta is more than decoration: it is a moment of reconnection, mindfulness and sustainability, giving new life to something once forgotten.
A poetic, handcrafted and responsible proposal that transforms light into memory.
Xinxetes goes beyond decoration. It is a light ritual that transforms discarded playing cards into floating butterflies capable of creating intimate and poetic atmospheres. Behind the project stand two historic companies united by tradition, craftsmanship and sustainability: Cerabella, with more than 160 years of candle-making expertise, and Fournier, the country’s most iconic playing card manufacturer.
Surplus cards are individually perforated and die-cut, becoming small platforms that float on water. At the centre of each one, a wick —included in every box— brings a delicate flame to life, reflecting softly on the surface like a memory that refuses to fade.
The experience is simple yet magical: fill a bowl with water, place one perforated card on the surface, insert the wick, and light it. The butterfly becomes a tiny glowing island, perfect for moments of calm, meditation or celebration. This essential gesture is what makes Xinxetes a meaningful and emotional object.
Each box contains 60 floating butterflies, made from authentic Fournier cards. Ideal for gifting or for creating atmospheric settings in dinners, ceremonies, baths or reflective spaces.
The cards preserve their tactile quality, colours and classic iconography, giving the product a vintage aura that resonates with collective memory. Lighting one also brings back the silent story of a card that is no longer played, yet still shines.
Xinxetes was conceived with a clear purpose: to give a second life to discarded materials. Instead of becoming waste, the cards are transformed into a meaningful, sustainable and long-lasting object —a commitment to responsible design and circularity.
The alliance between Cerabella and Fournier results in a unique, sensitive and culturally rich creation. Every floating butterfly becomes a small tribute to resilience, memory and renewal.
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