***THIS IS A 2ND ROUND PRE-ORDER LISTING. AVAILABLE ONLY IN JAPANESE INDIGO EDGING, STOCK ETA FEB 2025)***
 
💕 What makes the 2nd edition different from the 1st edition?
 
The Vessel - The box will now be book-style, with a soft layered watercolor effect in Japanese indigo (or “Botan Blue” as I like to call it!) and a cover design inspired by vintage Japanese candy packaging. Since it is no longer a drawer-style box, there will no longer be a ribbon. Within the box are icons representing the 4 kingdoms of the Suits of Swords, Wands, Coins, and Cups. The front of the box will note that this is a 2nd edition.
 
The Titles - Two of the card titles have been updated to reflect more accurately their roles in the Botan universe. They are The Teacher (previously The High Priest, more commonly The Hierophant in RWS tradition), and The Hanged One (previously The Hanged Man).
 
The Artwork - Seven of the cards have been updated with new artwork, all within the Major Arcana. They include The High Priestess, The Empress, The Emperor, The Teacher, The Star, The Moon, and The Sun. Since the creation of the 1st edition paintings in 2017, I’ve grown as an artist and as a person - these cards still embody much of the original design elements in their new reincarnations, but now I feel they convey their messages more clearly.
 
The Paper - The manufacturer has upgraded the 350gsm paper to a brand with better durability. It is slightly thicker than previous versions, so the deck itself will stand a bit taller (and the box slightly taller to accommodate this).
 
Other than that, the deck will still feature the same artwork on the back of the cards as well as any cards not mentioned above. The deck will still include a full-color guidebook (new artwork and titles updated, of course), the size of the cards is the same, the finish is still matte linen, and the deck will still have the matte Japanese indigo edges.
 
💕 What about the zine? Will that also be available for wholesale?
 
The creator is still trying to figure out a solution for the zine. To be transparent, demand for this component isn’t as high as the decks, and often times shipping the zines becomes more costly than the zines themselves. She wants to find a solution that is economical for stockist partners and their customers. That said, the creator is also terribly nervous about creating a digital download version, for fear that it will only serve as a resource for someone to create counterfeit decks or steal the artwork for some other use. Current options are to have the artwork in the digital zine in greyscale, or splash a watermark all over the artwork, but these are not ideal for highlighting the art.
 
She puts so much care into the world of the Botan Tarot and she wants to share that, so she is open to feedback if you have seen solutions from other creators! She is trying to find the balance between protecting her art while also showcasing the art, and of course, her goal is to have a physical version again!
 
 
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
All prices are in Singapore dollars. Stock ETA in October 2024
 
 
A complete 78-card tarot deck featuring lush and whimsical watercolor illustrations, inspired by Art Nouveau and Japanese folklore.
 
"Botan" in Japanese (written 牡丹) means "peony", which is the flower prominently featured on the back design of the tarot deck as well as on several cards. In Japanese flower language, peonies represent bravery. Botan is also a play on the word "botanical", as the creator uses Japanese flower language and other plant imagery throughout the deck.