Smith-Waite Tarot Deck Borderless

Smith-Waite Tarot Deck Borderless – Classic tarot art without borders

About this deck

The Smith-Waite Tarot Deck Borderless brings Pamela Colman Smith's iconic images from 1909 to life in an innovative way – without borders. This borderless edition offers a more immersive viewing experience with an even stronger visual language. The set contains 84 cards, including four additional cards with other work by “Pixie”, which gives the deck a unique artistic added value.

Background and imagery

The images remain true to the classic Rider-Waite-Smith system and show deep symbolism and archetypal themes. The soft vintage color scheme contributes to the nostalgic look of the deck. Due to the lack of edges, the boundaries between the cards become blurred, making it easier to intuitively make connections during a layout. This strengthens the symbolic experience and makes the images more powerful and lively.

how the deck comes to life in readings

readers are enthusiastic about the flexible card material and the pleasant way of shuffling. The cards feel sturdy and at the same time flexible enough for everyday use. The borderless design is especially refreshing: it draws you deeper into the scenes and invites an intuitive approach to reading. This makes the deck suitable for both novice and experienced tarot readers.

Is this deck welcoming to those just starting out?

People who are just starting out with tarot are attracted to this deck because of its recognizable symbolism and accessible imagery. The classic structure and familiar images make it a reliable and educational starting point for those who want to delve into tarot.

Material and design

this set includes 84 cards printed on high-quality, matte cardboard. The borderless finish enhances the visual impact, while the classic colors stay true to the original style. The size of the cards is 70 x 121 mm and the total weight is 370 g. The set comes in a sturdy box with a brief accompanying booklet.

Author

Arthur Edward Waite & Pamela Colman Smith

Arthur Edward Waite was an influential mystic and occultist of the 20th century. Together with artist Pamela Colman Smith, he created the Rider-Waite Tarot deck – the most widely used tarot deck in the world. Smith's expressive and symbolically rich illustrations continue to form the basis of countless modern decks. This borderless edition honors their collaboration in an innovative way.

Key features

• Number of cards: 84
• Format: 70 x 121 mm
• Weight: 370 g
• Publisher: U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9781572818835

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Experience the classic power of the Rider-Waite like never before with the Smith-Waite Tarot Deck Borderless. An elegant, intuitive and timeless set that invites you to delve deeper into the world of tarot.