Bharata Tarot Playing Cards - Limited Edition (Canceled)

The Bharata Tarot Playing Cards, a project by Sunish Chabba and Guru Playing Card Company (GPCC), aimed to merge the aesthetic of premium playing cards with the symbolic depth of tarot. Although the campaign was canceled, the concept highlighted a deck intended for collectors and enthusiasts of unique, tangible art. The design emphasized high-quality production, including gold gilding, embossing, and foiling, which would have contributed to a luxurious feel and appearance.

Sunish Chabba, the creative director at GPCC, is an avid playing card enthusiast and a member of the 52 Plus Joker Club. His company, GPCC, focuses on creating playing cards inspired by mythology and folk art, with the goal of spreading awareness about these art forms while presenting them in a contemporary manner. The Bharata Tarot Playing Cards were conceived as part of this initiative, offering a unique collectible that pays tribute to rich artistic traditions.

The deck was designed to appeal to those who appreciate the craftsmanship of physical items, a sentiment Chabba expresses as a contrast to his work in digital product development. The integration of tarot symbolism within a playing card format suggests a deck that could be used for both traditional card games and intuitive readings, bridging two distinct card traditions through a shared aesthetic of premium quality and artistic detail.

This deck was intended for playing card collectors who appreciate high-quality, limited edition items with intricate production details like gilding and embossing. It would also appeal to individuals interested in unique collectibles that blend cultural art forms with contemporary design. Readers who enjoy decks that bridge the gap between traditional playing cards and tarot symbolism, or those with an interest in mythology and folk art, would find this deck particularly engaging.

Sunish Chabba is an enthusiastic playing card collector and a member of the 52 Plus Joker Club. As the Creative Director at Guru Playing Card Company (GPCC) in Australia, he leads an initiative dedicated to creating playing cards inspired by mythology and folk art. His aim is to raise awareness of these art forms and integrate them into contemporary designs, offering collectors unique decks. Chabba, who also works as a consultant in product development, values the tangible experience of holding a crafted item, which informs his approach to deck creation.