World map tapestries

Since antiquity we have sought to make sense of the world around us. The development of charts and maps has echoed this desire as well as providing an insight into the knowledge possessed by humans at different times throughout history.

Given that maps in the past were very valuable objects, it is no surprise that they were treated in much the same way as art, as objects to be cherished by their owners. In addition many cartographers were accomplished draftsmen due to the nature of their profession, and often embellished their work with decorative details such as sea creatures and mythical gods.

The following world map tapestries demonstrate this artistic element of antique cartography, and show that antique map wall hangings are amongst the most impressive forms of textile art.

Antique Map

Price: $130.00
Product code: s157-s
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East Indies

Price: $98.00 - $175.00
Product code: m61-s
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Europa Regina

Price: $489.00
Product code: s167-s
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Jerusalem

Price: $900.00
Product code: s185-s
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Nova totius terrarum

Price: $134.00 - $265.00
Product code: m96-s
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Obis Terrae Compendiosa

Price: $869.00
Product code: s139-s
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17th Century world map

Price: $130.00
Product code: s156-s
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Typus orbis terrarum

Price: $98.00 - $165.00
Product code: m98-s
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West Indies

Price: $98.00 - $175.00
Product code: m53-s
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Orbis Terrarum Nova et Accuratissima Tabula

Price: $212.00
Product code: s240-s
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