The decks are originated in Central Europe. Not U.S. or Western Europe. I don't think it's logical to include black children, crossdressers, mixed race couples into late 19th century/Edwardian Central European surroundings for neo-liberal audience enjoyment and foreign market appeal, hiding behind "21st century". Cats are still cats and they DO hunt birds and mice no matter if you like it or not the idea and no matter in which century. Not everyone like you or your woke buddies are super senitive. You took what is purely local and ruined it, turning it into basic wokeistic deck. It doesn't represent Central Europe anymore. You're representing your own foreign upbringing. Woke and nu-age decks are already circulating by hundreds of different designs in Western market. And a lot of them are fresh original designs, not based of tradinion. It's more than enough. But some individuals still have the urge to take what is already established and change ("fix") it according to their own foreign political views and sensitivities, completely altering the decks instead of leaving them alone as it is. This doesn't serve for diversity in cartomancy. This is colonialistic approach. I see that Westerners didn't learn their mistakes. People like you suffer from superiority complex. Westerners believe that they are the smartest and most "ethical" humans among all others. That's why you don't let other countries to be themselves and to have something their own. No. People like you won't stop until all the World will think, talk, live the way you want. 👎
@Kamane-bee2 ай бұрын
On Russian book store website there are very similar cards. Some of them have exact scenes. Has 52 cards instead of 32. Cost only 500 rubles (around 5 euros). Gypsies do use such cards. I can tell you that.
@redmoonvenus73276 ай бұрын
Oh my god I love this ! Everything is so well thougth out and so well done !
@oxidmytruk49946 ай бұрын
❤❤❤Look forward to!! 🐈
@babastudio7 ай бұрын
For more on the work in progress on The Bohemian Cats Theatre Tarot, please do visit our blog, bohemiancats.com
@oxidmytruk49947 ай бұрын
🎉❤❤❤❤....
@babastudio7 ай бұрын
It's fun, isn't it? We want the knight in the deck to be really special and a simple bit of animation can really bring their character to life. I think they will read well.
@oxidmytruk49946 ай бұрын
@@babastudioFunny horse.. I really like the cards! We are waiting for the deck! Thank you!! ❤
@tarotducheneblanc8 ай бұрын
I'm so looking forward to this one! ❤ Hermit card is stunning! 😮
@kellykelleher7321 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful 💖
@BabaStudio1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kelly.
@sheilas3950 Жыл бұрын
Hello... I'm sooo looking forward to this gorgeous deck's release. Is there any update as to an approximate release date? Thank you!
@aeonxvii6311 Жыл бұрын
I would be interested to know the earliest dates and locations for this group of decks. Is it Vienna, Austria? And from there, they spread to the Czech Republic, Hungary, Germany etc. The Coffee Grounds Cards were created in Vienna in 1794, which Hechtel then copied for his Game of Hope Deck, which later became the Lenormand Deck. But the cards in this video are in the group of decks typically called Aufschlagkarten (Service Cards) or Wahrsagekarten (Fortune Telling Cards), and then later Zigeunerkarten (Gypsy Cards). They seem to have been created from around 1820. What is the earliest date and location that you are aware of? Thanks.
@babastudio Жыл бұрын
It's a good question, and we are addressing the history in the companion book (and to some extent the LWB). It depends what you would class as really belonging to this group. We have just bought a deck - Orakelkarte [Oracle Cards], [Nürnberg: Johann Ernst Backofen], that, fascinatingly enough, combine German-suited cards with pictures that are recognisably in this "fortune telling cards" pattern. So they are probably an interesting example of a transition from the use of playing cards for fortune telling, to the use of specialised cards. They are, of course, German not Austrian. I don't think the evolution and history of these cards is straightforward - you can see that as they evolved, they drew in different influences and the history isn't a straight line, it's a bit more convoluted.
@BabaStudio1 Жыл бұрын
@@babastudio Sorry, I meant to say that the cards I am referring to are from 1817.
@StellaWaldvogel Жыл бұрын
@@babastudio It's interesting, isn't it? There's some similarities to French and Italian Sibilla and the Kipperkarten from Germany as well, but it's hard to prove anybody copied anything. (Personally, I don't even think that Hechtel copied the coffee cards, there's no evidence that he ever even saw them.) They seem to be based off of European folkloric motifs. Reynard the fox is clever, deceptive and full of tricks, he's found his way into Lenormand. But travel a bit to Eastern Europe or Italy and he becomes a cat. (Cats can be very good at putting one over on us, lol.) Same concept, different image. Jealous people can be dangerous, and Jealousy card often depict someone holding a knife. Etc. Surely at least some of the ideas started in emblem books? I can't wait to see what you managed to dig up, you're good at this and you have access to material we never lay eyes on stateside. Looking forward to the book and decks!
@aeonxvii6311 Жыл бұрын
@@BabaStudio1 There is a cartomancy deck from Vienna, Austria, by Ignaz Eber, dated 1805, which has the card names - Misfortune, Falsity, Discord, Unexpected Pleasure, Fortune, Death, Widow, Thief, Room, Illness, Child, Thoughts etc. and the same pictures we see in later decks from different regions, so that’s the earliest example I am aware of.
@aeonxvii6311 Жыл бұрын
@@StellaWaldvogel There are 32 cards in the Viennese Coffee Card deck; 29 of them feature in Hechtel’s Game of Hope deck. As far as the Fox is concerned, that card appeared in a German Manual on Coffee Grounds Cards dated 1763. The same manual also had Key, Ship, Stork, Tower. Those cards are not in the Viennese Deck, but were still listed in coffee grounds divination manuals. So that is now 34 of the 36 Lenormand Cards. Well yes, we could argue that Hechtel never saw the deck itself, but I think we can conclude that he saw a book on Coffee Grounds Cards, as 34 out of 36 is too many to be a coincidence. Yes, the symbols their roots in European Emblem books, and also coffee grounds and tea leaf meanings from Eastern Europe and Turkey. But if you look at the numerous decks created all over Europe from 1790 - 1900, it is clear that different countries copied each other, as the card names, images, meanings are just too similar to be a coincidence.
@musingsbymascha Жыл бұрын
What a delightful deck the Mercury's Fortune Telling Cards is! Having grown up in Eastern Europe, I am very excited you decided to do this beautiful restoration of them! I have now pre-ordered them and I can not wait! These cards will be treasured!
@AlejandroMartinez-lj8eu Жыл бұрын
Wonderful!! I would love to buy this deck in large size🥰
@babastudio Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alejandro. We are not planning to do this deck in a larger size though. However, we will do our Bohemian Fortune Telling Cards (the one that is entirely our own design) in a "tarot" size, as well as the traditional smaller size. I hope that's some help.
@annikboyer3395 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous!
@oxidmytruk4994 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! We are waiting for pre-order!🥰
@TarotTea Жыл бұрын
Very excited for this, will the pre order be opening soon?
@babastudio Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Pre-orders were supposed to open yesterday (!) but it will be early next week instead now. This is because we decided a few weeks ago to also issue a limited edition (550 only) of this deck in what is our normal "tarot" sized cards. Although this style of card is normally small (like Lenormand) people were asking for a set of larger cards and we decided that option is a nice idea. So, everything about getting mock-ups made and listings up has taken a bit longer than expected.
@vickis.9363 Жыл бұрын
When will it be available again?
@babastudio Жыл бұрын
Hi Vicki, Thanks for your interest in The Tarot of Prague. This has been out of print for quite some time now and so I'm afraid there are no decks available to buy, sorry for any disappointment. It is possible that there may be a new edition of this deck in the future but there are no plans in place at the moment. If there is a new edition it is likely to be at least a few years away. The best way to stay up to date with any news or developments is through our customer newsletter and Facebook page. If you are not subscribed to our customer newsletter and would like to sign up, you can do so via the pop-up window on our online shop or through this link - just please make sure that under Marketing Permissions, you tick the box "Yes, I am subscribing to email": eepurl.com/hwJkOP You can also follow our plans for decks and other designs here: baba-store.com/blogs/news-thoughts-ideas-the-bababarock-blog/162779 Many thanks again for your interest and if I can help you further with anything, please let me know. Thanks again! Karen
@vickis.9363 Жыл бұрын
@@babastudio Thanks so much Karen. I happened to purchase a deck from eBay for $500. It arrives in three days. I'm currently reading the companion book. I hope I can one day join one of your tours of Prague. Thanks again...
@innerhealtarot2 жыл бұрын
Which deck is this?
@babastudio2 жыл бұрын
It isn't a tarot deck. This is a photoshoot we did to showcase our textile work. BabaBarock is a design studio and we do many other product designs - often with a magic/mythical theme - as well as tarot. We're in fact moving away from tarot towards more of a focus on other design. Thanks for your interest.
@EmmaGaywood2 жыл бұрын
I just love how immersed in this project you both are. It’s exciting to receive snippets along the way. Your theatre looks incredible and I hope it’s all going well.
@oxidmytruk49942 жыл бұрын
Красота неописуемая!!!🤩 Beautiful!!!🐈 Thanks!!😊
@AlexanderAquarius3 жыл бұрын
I love Baba Studio! Thanks for your work!
@kathleenhanan7773 жыл бұрын
Oh... I can't wait... Can I reserve one now? I have a second edition... I missed out on the mini's was so bummed.... and I have I think the second Alice too... these are my prize decks from day one... such beautiful artwork. So excited to watch the progress too.... makes them even more special. You're back in Ireland... hope all it well. From the states across the pond..
@hollymelnyk15063 жыл бұрын
Oh my!! This is going to be absolutely sublime. This is an amazing endeavour. So much detail! It must be truly a labour of love. I’m curious though. After everything is all done. What are your plans for the costumes you will have created?
@babastudio3 жыл бұрын
We don't really have any plans for the costumes to be honest. The costumes for the original deck are much simpler - but we did have an exhibition of them in a museum in Czech Republic. I think we'll have to see, once this project is done, if we can arrange some way of showing them, perhaps even virtually.
@PyramidXSlender2 жыл бұрын
@@babastudio It would be a great idea to make a virtual exhibition. I'd love to be able to look at them online. You could also make an auction display and sell the old costumes, either for yourself or to help some noble cause. That could peak interest to your studio if done properly.
@sydandtaytum3 жыл бұрын
why not just reprint the original deck while u work on the new one?
@babastudio3 жыл бұрын
We may consider that, but right now, the plan is just to do the new deck.
@franksnijders634 жыл бұрын
So we'll have to be patient i guess. Fortunately, i bought the third edition some years ago for €24,95 which was the official price then. I'm afraid this new edition will be a lot more expensive:) I hope you will also consider a reprint a fourth edition of the Bohemian Gothic Tarot with cold stamping that would be amazing! Greetings from the Netherlands.
@babastudio3 жыл бұрын
The Bohemian Gothic would be amazing with a very silvery cold-stamping I think. However, Alex has yet to be convinced. I hope it will happen! Greetings from Ireland.
@instagamrr4 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@lakshmimc13144 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed to your channel !!! Love it !!!
@babastudio2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for subbing!
@lakshmimc13144 жыл бұрын
Hi just wondering is it possible to reprint this deck of cards /?? I just found out about your studio and I really are fascinated with this deck and would love to purchase a deck.
@mong_gurum4 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for a long time for a new Baroque Bohemian Cat Tarot Card. I want to see you soon! I have a 3rd mini gold limited edition but I am looking forward to the new version too! And I have Victorian romantic tarot 3rd edition & 2nd mini gold edition. I love your company's tarot deck!
@babastudio3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@KatankuraTarot4 жыл бұрын
Este tarot es el más bello que tengo, lo compré hace muchos años y aún conserva el brillo y color de las cartas, la calidad de la tarjeta es excelente. La dedicación en la elaboración es fabulosa, los felicito.
@mong_gurum4 жыл бұрын
I agree!! Baroque bohemian cat tarot is perfect!!!!
@babastudio3 жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias!
@mariyaivanina9984 жыл бұрын
klass
@babastudio3 жыл бұрын
I wish you were here to be helping with the costumes!
@minipurpletrees23544 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your tarot decks and bags. My favourites are definitely the Mythical Creatures, Bohemian Gothic, Victorian Romantic & Tarot of Prague! Do you think a future edition of Bohemian Gothic will include cold stamping on the images? 💜
@babastudio4 жыл бұрын
We've been discussing that - I think it might be amazing with cold-stamping! Thanks so much for your support.
@minipurpletrees23544 жыл бұрын
@@babastudio It definitely would be amazing with cold stamping. I really hope you decide to do it! I will be first in line to place an order 😍💜
@MissPriestess116 жыл бұрын
Please re-release this deck! For the love of felines
@cephee63347 жыл бұрын
Just received my copy, it's a truly amazing tarot deck. Bless you all CepheeXXX
@MoriDarkmoss7 жыл бұрын
Love the concept of this video. I also really enjoy this deck and the app. Very accurate.
@LeOracleAKARubyRomina8 жыл бұрын
What a lovely magical, mystical and very original video !
@saintbabylon72508 жыл бұрын
I still need to get this deck in my Baba Studio deck collection. Karen is a true Goddess 🌹💀🌹
@saintbabylon72508 жыл бұрын
Karen is by far my favorite tarot artist out right now. I just paid my 2nd layaway payment last night & the wait is killing me. I also really wish I have time to purchase the limited large edition for 155$ I truely hope there are some left for me to buy. ):
@leonardochioda38388 жыл бұрын
It's gorgeous! I'm so happy!
@annikboyer33958 жыл бұрын
It's looks so nice! The wait is killing me!
@ClaireDeLaLune8 жыл бұрын
I love this video :)
@InnerWhisperscouk8 жыл бұрын
Magical! :) <3
@hmr288 жыл бұрын
Nice beauty and the beast theme!
@sandraalbagutierrez49629 жыл бұрын
OMG I love Viona :3 :), kisses from México :)
@TarotTwink10 жыл бұрын
Hi Karen, I love this video and I am interested in buying the app but I was wondering if it has more than just the LWB meaning??? Is it the book that came with the 1st ed (in the form of an app)???Thanks :)
@babastudio592210 жыл бұрын
Hi Tibor, Yes, the full companion book is included with the app. I'm glad you like the video!
@TheKatinOz10 жыл бұрын
Got just the right atmosphere........well done!
@babastudio10 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kat! We loved making this video - it's filmed very close to our studio in Prague.
@Kaylamose10 жыл бұрын
What is the music playing here? I love it!
@CzarinaLace10 жыл бұрын
Adore! Oh, to be one of your models or crew!
@babastudio10 жыл бұрын
Thank-you. We had such a lot of fun making this one. Hard work, but the kind of work we enjoy doing :)
@InnerWhisperscouk10 жыл бұрын
Such gorgeous fabrics and dresses! :)
@babastudio592210 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you like them. Thanks!
@babastudio10 жыл бұрын
The corsets and more are all our own designs by the way - you can see them on our shop, baba-store.com