About this Product
This Premium Handmade Leather Tarot Card Case features Octopus tentacles and squid tentacles. This is a unique 3 color premium leather tarot card box, hand dyed and hand sewn in our shop.
This special and unique find would make a beautiful gift for a tarot enthusiast in your life, or anybody looking to protect their tarot cards, oracle decks, or other small items.
Featuring artwork permanently etched into the leather in black:
- The front of this leather case displays an Octopus gazing towards the clasp (presumably to make sure only the owner is opening their case).
- A Titan Squid covers the back with tentacles flowing over the top of the case and onto the front (holding the clasp in place).
- The sides are a close up of a section of tentacle (hence the rows of visible suckers).
- Swirling shades of marbled blue are an interesting backdrop to the art. Our hand-dyed leather process produces an array of shades with incredible depth in the color. The natural character of the real full grain leather combined with the hand dying process makes each case unique.
Materials:
- Full grain vegetable tanned (naturally tanned) leather. Full grain leather retains the full richness and character of the leather.
- Eco water-based dye
- Acrylic specialty leather sealant
- Antique brass toned swing clasp
- Heavy waxed thread
Dimensions/Sizing:
Will house 1 standard tarot card deck (deck/cards not included)
This case will hold a standard sized deck or smaller, up to these dimensions:
2 7/8 inches (72mm) wide
1.25 inches (32mm) deep
4 15/16 inches (125mm) tall
***There are many different tarot deck sizes available. If you require a larger or smaller case to fit your specific deck, I would be happy to custom build one for you. Please feel free to message me with your ideas and deck measurements.***
Colors:
- Midnight Blue Exterior
- Creatures are highlighted in Natural Tan
- Blue Stitching
- Antique Brass Toned Swing Clasp
More Information:
Hand crafted from vegetable tanned (naturally tanned) leather. We use full grain leather which retains the full richness and character of the leather. Vegetable tanned leather will develop a wonderful patina with use. The case is designed to last decades and improve with age and use.
A distressed blue leather color provides a vintage look, and makes a fitting backdrop to the art. Our hand-dyed leather process produces various shades with depth in the color. The natural character of the real full grain leather combined with the hand dying process makes each case unique.
A heavy antique brass metal clasp keeps the case closed when not in use. A thumb slot hidden under the front flap allows for easy retrieval of your tarot cards.
Hand sewn with heavy duty blue colored waxed thread. We use a saddle stitch, which is a proven hand stitching method for keeping all the seams super tight and to prevent unraveling.
True Craftworks
Meet the Maker
I have always had an interest in handcrafts and art since I was a young boy. My father is an artist & former art teacher, so from early on I learned to respect and appreciate arts & crafts and the time and love that goes into the creative process.
Following my passion, I pursued a degree in Fine Arts. Early positions in graphic design cascaded into a career in the game industry.
After stepping away from the industry I moved to refocus on more creative pursuits and get back to working with my hands.
Being a long-time game enthusiast and not being satisfied with all the mass-produced game card cases, I decided to make one for myself. From there I branched out into doing other special projects for my family. My pieces were receiving a lot of positive feedback which gave me the inspiration to start making pieces for others who might enjoy and appreciate them too.
Although the market has changed quite a bit over the last several years with mass produced items masquerading as handmade, I am proud to continue crafting hand made goods at home in my studio for the love and enjoyment of the creative process.
My interests in world religions, spirituality, philosophy, ancient symbology & lore, mythology across all cultures permeate throughout my work and art pieces.
It feels fantastic to use my hands to create objects of lasting beauty and longevity.
The pieces made in my studio are crafted - created with passion. They are true craftworks.
How it’s Made
The leather was hand cut from a thick and rugged full grain vegetable tanned leather hide. We use full grain leather which retains the full richness and character of the leather. Vegetable tanned leather will develop a wonderful patina with use.
The pieces were precision cut and the design was permanently etched into the leather.
The leather was specially hand dyed in blue to enhance the natural beauty of the leather with a unique distressed finish. It has a great vintage look -- a fitting backdrop to the art. Our hand-dyed leather process produces various shades of blue with depth in the color. The natural character of the real full grain leather combined with the hand dying process makes each case unique.
A heavy antique brass metal clasp was attached to keep the case closed when not in use.
Several top coats were applied to add a subtle satin finish that will both enhance the beauty and longevity of your card case.
The case was hand sewn with heavy duty blue colored waxed thread. We use a saddle stitch, which is a proven hand stitching method for keeping all the seams super tight and to prevent unraveling.
What is Vegetable Tanned Leather?
Vegetable tanning is an organic process to preserve the leather. It uses natural tannins from plant sources, making it more environmentally friendly. It’s a slow process which takes weeks to months to complete.
Vegetable-tanned leather has some rigidity to it, which helps the product to retain its shape and integrity. Vegetable-tanned leather will soften and develop a rich patina over time, meaning your item will develop a unique and appealing appearance as it ages, only getting better with time.
By contrast, chrome-tanned leather is quickly chemically and more inexpensively tanned. It may present toxins to the environment and manufacturing employees. "Vegan", faux, or PU leather is petroleum-based polyurethane/vinyl.
Shop Policies
Ready-made items: Returns accepted within 7 days (from date of delivery): Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Custom Orders: No returns on custom orders.
