This collection is mostly what goes around a deck rather than the deck itself: spread cloths and altar cloths in several sizes, velvet storage bags, non-slip reading mats, tablecloths printed with tarot, zodiac and Celtic Cross layouts, and card-themed jewellery. Designs run from plain dark velvet to detailed printed astrology and pentagram work. If a deck is stocked it is listed individually, so check the product page — everything else here is the setting.
Benefits of a Proper Reading Setup
A cloth does two practical things: it stops cards sliding on a hard table and it protects the edges, which is what actually wears a deck out. A bag keeps cards together and stops them bending in a drawer. Beyond that, laying out a cloth marks the start of a reading in a way that clearing the kitchen table does not, which is most of why people keep one.
How to Choose a Cloth or Bag
Size first. A three-card or daily draw needs only 40-50 cm; a Celtic Cross or a ten-card spread wants 60-70 cm or more, and an oversized deck needs more again. Measure the surface you actually read on before ordering. Then choose the surface: velvet is the softest to handle cards on and the most forgiving to pick up from, printed cotton shows layout guides clearly, and a non-slip mat is the practical choice if you read on a smooth table. For bags, check the internal dimensions against your deck rather than assuming — tarot, oracle and jumbo decks are all different sizes.
Popular Types
Spread Cloths and Altar Cloths
Moon and pentagram, Celtic Cross layout guides, zodiac wheels and plain velvet. Larger sizes double as altar cloths, which is why many people buy one cloth and use it for both.
Storage, Mats and Card Jewellery
Drawstring velvet bags, non-slip rugs and enamel card pendants. These pair naturally with our ritual kits and with a pendant if you want the theme to carry beyond the table.
Using and Caring for These Pieces
Shake cloths out rather than washing where you can, and spot-clean marks with a barely damp cloth — hot washes and tumble dryers crush velvet pile and fade printed designs. Store cloths rolled or loosely folded, and keep everything well away from lit candles and incense. On the practice itself: there is no scientific evidence that cards predict future events, and we sell these as tools for reflection and as decorative pieces. Nothing here is a substitute for medical, legal, financial or psychological advice.
