Trzes' Mamluk Deck

This second edition is a meticulously researched recreation of the Topkapi Type I Mamluk cards, fifteenth-century Islamic playing cards widely considered to be the direct ancestors of European card decks and, ultimately, of tarot itself. The visual language, structural organization, and poetic inscriptions of the originals have all been faithfully preserved, making this not just a historical curiosity but a genuine connection to the root from which the entire four-suit card tradition grew.

For collectors, historians, and readers who want to understand where tarot actually comes from before the European stylization and esoteric symbolism were layered on, this deck is an extraordinary resource. It gives you the opportunity to handle the origin point of the system in a well-produced, usable form.