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by gurupcc
14 May 2018, 07:41
Forum: The Artists' Gallery
Topic: Bharata Playing Cards
Replies: 1
Views: 3858

Bharata Playing Cards

Hi All, Sorry, I've been very busy at work and the side hustle (GPCC decks, Kickstarter etc.), so was not able to respond earlier. I want to know what is the status of the deck, what is left and if there is still a possibility to contribute here. Let me know. That said, do share love and support to ...
by gurupcc
18 Apr 2018, 09:41
Forum: The Artists' Gallery
Topic: Bharata Tarot Playing Cards: Live now on Kickstarter
Replies: 0
Views: 4382

Bharata Tarot Playing Cards: Live now on Kickstarter

Hi All, The last deck in the 2-deck series of Bharata Tarot is live on Kickstarter now. It is a fully functional playing card deck that can also be used as a minor arcana in conjunction with the earlier released Bharata Tarot Major Arcana deck. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sunishchabba/bhara...
by gurupcc
06 Mar 2018, 07:00
Forum: Topics in Deck Creation
Topic: The Game Crafter, thoughts?
Replies: 16
Views: 11750

Re: The Game Crafter, thoughts?

GameCrafter and similar print on demand printers are a big no in playing card collectors world, at least. Card & print quality is meh...and I don't want to comment on finish as it is quite bad. My 2 cents. PS: Above comments may seem biased to some and so, please feel free to validate the above ...
by gurupcc
08 Dec 2017, 18:48
Forum: Topics in Deck Creation
Topic: Gold and Silver Gilt edges: Opinions?
Replies: 11
Views: 9674

Re: Gold and Silver Gilt edges: Opinions?

I also use a very traditional gilding process and lucky to have one of its kind Art Gilding Academy here in Australia..... http://www.artgilding.com.au/ I've utilized 2 types of gilding process till today, one was used on Divine Art playing card deck using antique gold leaf & another (Bharata Pl...
by gurupcc
04 Dec 2017, 06:08
Forum: Topics in Deck Creation
Topic: Guru Playing Card Company
Replies: 1
Views: 3676

Guru Playing Card Company

Hi All, I'm the owner of Guru Playing Card Company based out of Doncaster, Australia and I've produced two decks till today with the third being in line for production now. GPCC offers European casino grade card stocks, foil, gilding etc. GPCC is committed to bringing highest quality playing card de...
by gurupcc
30 Oct 2017, 07:18
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Australia
Replies: 8
Views: 3862

Re: Hello from Australia

Hi Sunish and welcome to the forum. Does the whole deck use Indian images? It would be interesting to hear if you had any trouble finding ones with a good fit to the Tarot ideas. Thanks 2dogs. Well, I've already produced two custom illustrated playing card decks which were based on Indian folk art,...
by gurupcc
30 Oct 2017, 07:14
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Australia
Replies: 8
Views: 3862

Re: Hello from Australia

Are the traditional male/female roles yet in 'vogue', or does the potential 'electricity' of same sex relationships make it's way into the modern decks available on the Indian sub-continent? The realisation is dawning and conversations are, indeed, happening on this front. I remember getting into a...
by gurupcc
29 Oct 2017, 09:50
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Australia
Replies: 8
Views: 3862

Re: Hello from Australia

Thanks Charlotte. Been a lurker on AT and after it closed I was unable to make a decision on whether I should join a forum again or just be a part of some facebook group. Somehow, I like forums better and Bharata Tarot gave me a push to join this forum.
by gurupcc
29 Oct 2017, 08:02
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Australia
Replies: 8
Views: 3862

Re: Hello from Australia

This illustration of "The Lovers" is inspired from a painting done in 17th Century by Nihal Chand. Nihâl Chand (1710-1782) was the chief painter at the court of Kishangarh during the time of King Savant Singh. His paintings capture the romantic and religious passions of his patron Savant S...
by gurupcc
29 Oct 2017, 03:53
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Australia
Replies: 8
Views: 3862

Hello from Australia

Hello Everyone, My name is Sunish & I'm from Doncaster, Australia. I'm playing cards and tarot deck creator & producer. Recently, I launched my first tarot deck (Bharata Tarot Playing Cards & Major Arcana Expansion) on Kickstarter and then I found about this community. I believe I should...