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Carlota Santos draws tarot figures as if they walked onto the cards from different centuries and continents. Celtic patterns, Russian costumes, Caribbean colours: everything comes together in a style that feels both modern and nostalgic.
A compact deck with eclectic imagery that combines traditional tarot structure with a fresh graphic approach.
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Some tarot decks stay within a single cultural tradition. This deck lets those boundaries go. Carlota Santos draws figures that could just as easily belong in a Celtic legend, a Russian fairy tale or a Caribbean ceremony.
The Tarot de Carlotydes follows the classic structure of 78 cards, but the imagery is distinctive. Santos combines modern graphic design with a vintage feel reminiscent of old postcards. The result is fresh and familiar at the same time.
The style is illustrative, with flat colour planes and clear contours. The clothing and setting vary widely from card to card: one figure might wear a Celtic pattern, while another appears in costumes from imperial Russia. On other cards you see influences from Caribbean Santeria.
That mix is not a theme in itself, but a visual choice that gives the cards a broad, universal character. The symbolism remains true to traditional tarot, but the execution is unexpected enough not to become predictable.
The cards are compact: 60 x 110 mm. They are printed on sturdy paper with a durable coating that makes shuffling comfortable. The finish is well made, without luxury accents.
The clear lines and recognisable structure make this deck usable for those who already know tarot and for those just starting. The images are not abstract, but concrete enough to work with quickly.
What stands out: the details in clothing and background often add an extra layer to the classic meaning of a card. Those details ask for attention, but do not impose themselves.
With this deck, look at what the figures wear and where they stand. Those details often tell more than the standard story of the card.
Carlota Santos is a Spanish illustrator and architecture student who reached a large audience through social media with her work on astrology and tarot. Her strength lies in translating complex symbolism into accessible, visually strong images.
She works with a clear graphic approach, in which detail and overview remain balanced. That makes her illustrations usable, not just beautiful to look at.
Does this deck follow the classic tarot structure?
Yes. The Tarot de Carlotydes has 78 cards divided into Major and Minor Arcana, and follows the traditional layout. The imagery is different, the structure is not.
What language are the cards in and is there a guidebook included?
The cards contain text in English and Spanish. There is no separate guidebook included with this deck. The cards work best if you already have some experience with tarot or are willing to work with the images yourself.
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| Taal | French |
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| SKU | 2024-FOU19 |
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