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A cultural project born from historical research and contemporary artistic creation

Myth, symbol, and material memory

Profane means outside the temple. Let us return the symbol to the everyday world.

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#1

RESEARCH

The research began in Buenos Aires before the trip. We collected and studied many stories, and the writing process soon followed. However, once in Barcelona, already immersed in the sources and more detailed information, we asked ourselves two questions: why offer another book of legends, when there are already many excellent ones? And why break the orality of these myths, knowing that writing could crystallize them? That is how we thought of a tarot deck, a tool that reinforces the original transmission of the stories and allows them to continue growing, mutating, and connecting generations.

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#2

DESIGN

Just after arriving, the stage of visual research and initial sketches began. Getting to know heritage sites, museums, and obtaining facsimiles of codices such as the Beatus of Liébana became key stimuli for imagining the aesthetic of our deck. With a graphics tablet by the bed in a 25 m² temporary rental apartment, inspiration found its place to give shape to the 78 cards that today are part of the Profānus tarot.

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I love this scarf; it’s even more beautiful in person. The silk is of very high quality, and the way it catches the sun makes it look golden! I’ve worn it both around my neck and in my hair, and it looks lovely.

Núria Casals - Barcelona, Spain

¡Me encanta el tapiz! Me gustó cuando lo vi en línea, pero ahora que lo tengo en mis manos, ¡puedo decir que es precioso! Lo tengo colgado en mi sala de estar y se ve hermoso, especialmente por el tamaño. El diseño de la tarjeta Laberint es realmente especial, y la tela también se siente de muy buena calidad. Honestamente, estoy muy feliz con él.

Sophie Whitmore - London, United Kingdom

It’s a beauty. I especially fell in love with the book, because I didn't expect to find so much information in it. Now, every time I pick up a card, I feel like looking up its history again.

Mariona Bosch - Barcelona, Spain

It had been a long time since I was so excited to receive a purchase.
It is beautiful.

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Aina Vidal - Lleida, Spain

I absolutely love the tarot set. I originally bought it because of the artwork, but the book ended up being my favourite part. It gives each card its own story and cultural context, which makes the whole deck feel much more meaningful. They really paid attention to the details: the quality is excellent, and you can tell that the design was created specifically for each piece, so everything feels like part of a complete set rather than separate accessories. It’s beautifully made and genuinely feels like something unique.

Amélie Tremblay - Toronto, Canada