The Khamsa Tarot V2

The Khamsa Tarot V2 is a 78-card tarot deck, a refined version of Chloé Paris's original Khamsa Tarot. Launched in 2020, this edition focuses on enhanced print quality and offers two distinct finishes: a smooth superior paper print and a high gloss polymer print, designed to make the cards shine. The deck maintains its distinctive aesthetic, characterized by intricate line art in a limited color palette of gold, red, and white set against a deep black background.

The deck's imagery draws on a blend of cultural influences, with figures and symbols that evoke a sense of ancient mysticism and spiritual protection, particularly through the recurring Khamsa (Hamsa) hand motif. Each card, including the Major Arcana shown in the preview, features detailed illustrations that reinterpret traditional tarot archetypes with a unique artistic vision. The V2 release was a limited print run of only 100 decks, emphasizing its collectible nature.

Accompanying the 78 cards, each deck includes a four-sided booklet and is housed in a rigid box. The design prioritizes visual impact and a tactile experience, with the choice of finishes catering to different aesthetic preferences. The Khamsa Tarot V2 is positioned as a collector's item due to its limited availability and enhanced production quality.

This deck is ideal for collectors who appreciate unique, art-focused tarot decks with a limited print run. Readers drawn to dark, elegant aesthetics with intricate line art and a strong mystical theme will find it appealing. It suits those who prefer a deck with a distinct visual identity that reinterprets traditional tarot archetypes, rather than strictly adhering to RWS imagery. The two different finishes also cater to those who value specific tactile and visual card qualities.

Chloé Paris created The Khamsa Tarot V2 as an improved, limited edition of her original Khamsa Tarot. The V2 project was launched on Kickstarter in 2020, aiming to offer a higher quality version of the deck. The campaign successfully raised $5,368 from 61 backers, underscoring the demand for her distinctive artistic vision and the appeal of the enhanced production quality.