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Falnama : Turkish Oracle Cards by Asli Canpolat and Polat Canpolat (2018, Mixed Lot)

$ 16.37

  • Author: Asli Canpolat, Polat Canpolat
  • Book Title: Falnama : Turkish Oracle Cards
  • Format: Mixed Lot
  • Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
  • ISBN-10: 0764354914
  • ISBN-13: 9780764354915
  • Intended Audience: Trade
  • Item Height: 1.5 in
  • Item Length: 5.2 in
  • Item Weight: 2.3 Oz
  • Item Width: 6 in
  • Language: English
  • Number of Pages: 48 Pages
  • Number of Volumes: 1 vol.
  • Publication Year: 2018
  • Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
  • Synopsis: Falnama is the name of a genre used in Turkish and Iranian literature and hails from the seventeenth century's Islamic traditions. Inspired by a book at Topkapi Palace Museum presented to Sultan I. Ahmed, the Falnama was used by oracles, miniaturized in vignette workshops, and written by Turkish and Persian poets of that era. This version uses 40 beautifully illustrated cards with traditional imagery (called "miniatures") that are re-illustrated with contemporary perspectives. Keywords on the cards and short stories written as poems in the guidebook present modern interpretations, giving readers answers to their important questions, or "wishes," in an easy-to-understand format. Using unique combination spreads, one can view an issue of the day, make short-term and ordinary decisions, find past-present-future solutions, and acquire advice that relates to each card topic. Suitable for beginning and advanced readers., Falnama is the name of a genre used in Turkish and Iranian literature and hails from the seventeenth century's Islamic traditions. Inspired by a book at Topkapi Palace Museum presented to Sultan I. Ahmed, the Falnama was used by oracles, miniaturized in vignette workshops, and written by Turkish and Persian poets of that era. This version uses 40 beautifully illustrated cards with traditional imagery (called "miniatures") that are re-illustrated with contemporary perspectives. Keywords on the cards and short stories written as poems in the guidebook present modern interpretations, giving readers answers to their important questions, or "wishes," in an easy-to-understand format. Using unique combination spreads, one can view an issue of the day, make short-term and ordinary decisions, find past-present-future solutions, and acquire advice that relates to each card topic. Suitable for beginning and advanced readers. Card dimensions: 3 3/4" x 5 11/16"
  • Topic: Divination / Tarot, Divination / Fortune Telling, Occultism
  • brand: Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
  • gtin13: 9780764354915

Description

Explore the mystical world of Turkish Oracle Cards with this stunning book by Asli Canpolat and Polat Canpolat. Published by Schiffer Publishing, The Limited, this mixed lot features 48 pages of divination and fortune telling techniques from the Turkish culture. The book includes a detailed description of the cards, their meanings, and how to conduct a reading. The Falnama Turkish Oracle Cards are a must-have for anyone interested in body, mind, and spirit. The cards are in English language and have dimensions of 5.2 inches in length, 6 inches in width, and 1.5 inches in height. They weigh 2.3 ounces and are published in the year 2018. Get ready to unlock the secrets of the mystical world with this fascinating book.