# Palm-Reading Handbags These Bohemian Tarot-Inspired Handbags and Art are Thought-Provoking By Natasha Suter | Published 2010-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artfire-baba-studio-prague-designs-with-tarot-inspiration References: [artfire](http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=498419) & [baba-store](http://baba-store.com/index.php?dispatch=categories.view&category_id=113) Alex and Karen of [Baba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siembra-capsule) Studio Prague at ArtFire have created bohemian [tarot-inspired handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerlore-collection) and art. Carrying your inspirational image with you, these lightly-padded bags are a great size for basics like change, lipstick and keys. They also make for brilliant [travel bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-offers) to hold important documents securely. The pieces are esoterically thought-provoking with very clear-speaking imagery. The bohemian gothic aesthetic is particularly good for considering the more hidden sides of relationships and personalities. **Implications** - The dark and artistically alluring collection of handbags tap into other worlds, and wearing them is intended to be a spiritual experience. Inspired by the iconic horror of the Victorian era, the designers at Baba see Gothic as elegant and beautiful and seek to revive the patterns of this period. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bohemian Tarot-inspired Handbags:** Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for unique and spiritually-inspired fashion accessories. - **Artistic Gothic Aesthetic:** Opportunity to cater to the niche market of individuals interested in dark, alluring, and thought-provoking art and fashion. - **Travel Bags for Document Security:** Opportunity to provide stylish and secure travel bags that prioritize the safety of important documents. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion brands to explore and cater to the growing demand for unique and spiritually-inspired accessories. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create and market dark, gothic-inspired pieces for art enthusiasts and fashion-forward individuals. - **Travel and Luggage:** Opportunity for luggage brands to develop stylish and secure travel bags that offer document protection for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Discovery Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarot-of-oxalia.md) - [Avant-Garde Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanifa.md) - [Travel-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs-bags.md) - [Mystical Digital Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarotandreading.md) - [Tarot-Inspired Floral Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerlore-collection.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Versatile Warped Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-3.md) - [Traditional Iconography Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ophidian-mini-bag-collection.md) - [Ancient Geometric Pattern Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinite-convertible-bag.md)