your support is needed

why pre-ordering the Madenie’s deck?

Dear Friends,

As you know, Tarotgraphe is a small family-run business that restores, prints, and crafts tarot decks entirely by hand, following the ancestral methods of the Marseille “maîtres cartiers” of the 17th and 18th centuries since 2023.
Through this meticulous work, we bring a long-lost heritage back to life card by card.

Creating artisanal tarot decks is not a commercial choice, it is a calling, a commitment, and an act of preservation.
It is also a form of resistance in a world where globalization, industrialization, and the replacement of human hands by machines accelerate every day.

But today, our business is in danger.

Why?

Because the vast majority of the tarot market has shifted to mass-produced decks made in China, with a production cost ranging from €0.50 to €2 per deck, sold to the public for €20 to €40.
A price that is, of course, impossible to compete with for a small artisanal company like ours.

At Tarotgraphe, we have no factory, no modern machinery, no outsourcing, and no production lines.
But our tarots have something else: a soul. They are living, authentic, and unique, no two decks are ever exactly the same, and they are made to last for generations.

Yet in a society of overconsumption, where quantity often prevails over quality, our business is no longer sustainable.
We are the last “cartiers” in the world still practicing this ancestral craft, including the traditional Marseille soap smoothing technique.
If nothing changes, we will be forced to close our doors in the coming months.

Your help can make a difference.

I speak to you today with complete sincerity.
For several months, we’ve seen a significant drop in orders, and we can no longer keep Tarotgraphe alive on our own.
But if those who love the Marseille tarot and its true ancestral tradition come together today, then the story doesn’t have to end here.

That’s why we’re launching a heartfelt appeal:

Pre-order our next deck : the Pierre Madenié 1709 Tarot at a special early supporter price.

Every pre-order is a concrete act of support.
It will allow us to begin production of this new tarot and, above all, help save Tarotgraphe from disappearing.

If together we can raise awareness and encourage a more responsible and ethical way of consuming, one that values quality over quantity, I truly believe that we can keep Tarotgraphe alive, along with the heritage of the Marseille “maîtres cartiers”.

🙏 If you believe in art, in tradition, in craftsmanship, and in the beauty of a living tarot, please pre-order now or support us by purchasing the deck of your choice*.

Share this message. Tell your friends. Spread the word.
It’s a small gesture, but for us, it’s our only hope to continue the adventure.

Thank you from the bottom of our heart,

Florent, the last Marseille “Maître Cartier”

*We are grateful for your support and fully aware of the current economic realities. So if you truly wish to support us but your financial does not allow it, feel free to contact us privately, we offer an exceptional installment payment option for small budgets (contact@tarotgraphe.com).