Typus Orbis Terrarum Map of the Known World Wall Hanging Tapestry Belgium Dutch

Explore the world with this vintage-style world map tapestry. Featuring intricate details in brown and tan, it's perfect for adding a touch of classic elegance to your home decor. MSRP: $450 This beautiful tapestry is a woven reproduction of an early 17th Century world map originally designed by the Dutch cartographer Abraham Ortelius (1528-1622), one of the most prominent cartographers of the 16th Century. The inscription TYPUS ORBIS TERRARUM means A Representation of the World. This map confirms that the Dutch pioneers of the day possessed a growing body of knowledge as to the then known world. This tapestry captures the interest that surrounded the voyages of the 16th and 17th Century Dutch explorers. This beautiful tapestry is woven on a jacquard loom by skilled weavers, keeping alive the centuries old tradition of tapestry manufacturing from generation to generation. This tapestry is fully lined incorporating a rod pocket on the back for hanging with an exclusive Heirloom flush-to-wall hanging rod. Alternatively, this tapestry can be hung with a decorative pole of your choice. Open to offers! Ships next day!