Description
Design and Artwork
The Fyodor Pavlov Tarot deck, hand-painted in watercolor and ink by artist Fyodor Pavlov, is a reimagining of the classic Smith-Waite Tarot Deck®. It infuses traditional imagery with a contemporary twist, incorporating diverse representations of gender, sexuality, and culture. The deck is praised for its timeless aesthetic, drawing inspiration from Parisian Art Nouveau, Japanese printmaking, and Pre-Raphaelite styles.
Theme and Inspiration
This tarot deck is celebrated for its inclusivity and diverse storytelling, contextualizing queer identity in a historical setting. Pavlov’s artistry reimagines society and history with a freedom from suppression, making it a meaningful and culturally rich addition to the world of tarot. His deck is noted for its color coding in the Minor Arcana suits, adding a unique dimension to the tarot experience.
User Experience
Produced by U.S. Games Systems, the deck features high-quality elements like a tented arch in the box lid and a hardcover guidebook. The cards are printed on buttery smooth, linen-finish stock, making them easy to handle and durable against wear. The deck adheres closely to the Rider-Waite-Smith system, ensuring readability and familiarity for tarot enthusiasts.
About the Creator
Fyodor Pavlov, an artist with deep insights into historical symbolism and a commitment to inclusive representation, spent five years crafting this deck. His work reflects a profound depth of research into history and culture, resulting in a tarot deck that is both visually stunning and rich in meaning.
- Deck Type: Hand-Painted Tarot
- Number of Cards: 78
- Material: Linen Finish Card Stock with Gold Gilt Edges
- Artistic Style: Watercolor and Ink with Multicultural and Queer Themes
- Packaging: Two-Piece Box with Gold Foil Stamping
- Guidebook: 172-Page Full-Color Illustrated Hardcover Book
- Creator: Fyodor Pavlov, Artist and Storyteller
Een bijzonder tarotdeck, zoveel liefde in gestoken. Sommige afbeeldingen zijn misschien een tikje gewaagd, maar ik hou daarvan, een super aanwinst om in m’n collectie te hebben.
This is the most stunning deck I’ve ever own. The quality of the stock is far over what I’m used too, much thicker and sturdier. The booklet’s tone is very welcoming. And the beauty of the illustrations…. I really love it !
Stunning deck. The cards are a little bit bigger than the standard size but still shuffle nicely with my small hands. Debated buying it because of the price but it’s well worth it
Prachtig deck. Fijne stock om te shufflen
The card stock and the quality of the deck itself is not great but the imagery is perfect.