
Granny's Postcards Tarot
by Mykola Taradaiko
Theme: Vintage postcard imagery reinterpreting tarot archetypes
Medium: collage
A tarot deck created by Mykola Taradaiko, featuring collaged vintage postcard imagery with a focus on nostalgic, often whimsical scenes. The deck reinterprets traditional tarot archetypes through a collection of historical illustrations.
About This Deck
Granny's Postcards Tarot is a 78-card deck that reinterprets the traditional tarot system using collaged vintage postcard imagery. Each card features a unique illustration, often depicting children, animals, or idyllic landscapes, evoking a sense of nostalgia and charm. The deck's aesthetic is rooted in early 20th-century illustration styles, providing a gentle and approachable visual language for tarot readings.
The deck maintains the standard 78-card structure, including Major and Minor Arcana, with card titles clearly displayed in a decorative font at the bottom of each card. The choice of vintage postcards as source material gives the deck a distinct, antique feel, while the careful selection of images aims to align with the archetypal meanings of each tarot card. This approach offers a fresh perspective on familiar tarot concepts, inviting readers to connect with the cards through a lens of historical artistry.
The overall impression is one of warmth and innocence, making the deck potentially suitable for those who appreciate a softer, less intense visual style in their divination tools. The use of pre-existing artwork means the deck draws from a rich, diverse pool of historical illustration, resulting in a varied yet cohesive collection of images that work together to form a complete tarot system.
Key Features
- 78-card tarot deck
- Features collaged vintage postcard imagery
- Nostalgic and whimsical aesthetic
- Standard Major and Minor Arcana structure
- Card titles clearly displayed on each card
Who It's For
This deck is ideal for tarot enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate vintage aesthetics, historical art, and nostalgic imagery. It will appeal to readers seeking a gentle, whimsical, and less intense visual experience than many contemporary or traditional tarot decks. It is also suitable for those who enjoy unique, art-focused decks that offer a fresh interpretation of the Rider-Waite-Smith system through a distinct artistic medium.
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Campaign Stats
Raised
$6.1K
Backers
93
Funded
203%
Launched
Apr 2022
Platform: Kickstarter
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