Terrarum Orbis Italian Map - Decorative Woven Wall Hanging Tapestry

Bring the spirit of exploration to your walls with this breathtaking Old World cartography. This historical map tapestry brings that fascination with cartography into your home, adding a touch of discovery and old-world character to libraries, studies, and history-inspired spaces. Maps aren't just wall decorations; they're stories of places people love, adventures they dream about, and worlds they want to bring into their homes. 

The Terrarum Orbis is considered to be the first true modern atlas. Written by Abraham Ortelius and strongly encouraged by Gillis Hooftman, it was originally printed on 20 May 1570 in Antwerp. It consisted of a collection of uniform map sheets and supporting text bound to form a book for which copper printing plates were specifically engraved. The Ortelius atlas is sometimes referred to as the summary of sixteenth-century cartography. The publication of the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (1570) is often considered the official beginning of the Golden Age of Netherlandish cartography (approximately 1570s–1670s).   

We source some of our woven tapestry textiles from France, Belgium, Italy, and Spain, countries with long and celebrated histories of textile artistry. From there, much of the finishing work takes place in our own studio. By combining European-sourced woven textiles with hands-on finishing and attention to detail, we bring each piece one step closer to becoming a beautiful addition to your home.

Available as a 42"h x 55"w wall hanging woven in Italy.