Journey through an imagined world of continents and curious creatures. Vellum Cream, Engraver's Black, Territorial Pink, Ocean Sage. Made to order.
Installed Room · The Wall Shawl Atelier · 2026

Old World Map — Mural Wallpaper

The Paper Itself

Six lines of provenance.

PaperNon-woven paste-the-wall substrate, 240 gsm, matt finish
InkPigment latex inks, UV-stable, lightfast rating ISO 11798
PainterHand-finished in the studio
EditionNo. 23 of 30 · 7 remaining
OriginPrinted and hand-finished in the atelier; dispatched from the studio
Lead time4–6 working weeks
The Composition

What the mural describes.

Step into a realm where the ambition to map everything – the sheer hubris and profound wonder of it – unfolds across your walls. Here, continents in their pre-modern shapes reveal intricate interior details: mountains rise in delicate ridges, forests cluster as tiny trees, and rivers trace sinuous paths. The vast oceans teem with life and motion, from galleons under full sail to the spouting of whales and the playful puffs of wind cherubs in the corners. Elaborate cartouche frames elegantly contain the title area, while border decorations of celestial instruments, allegorical figures, and exotic animals complete this encyclopaedic beauty, all rendered in the exquisite style of a hand-coloured copperplate engraving.

This mural, a confident statement of curiosity and grandeur, finds its perfect home in a living room, bedroom, study, or hallway, inviting contemplation and conversation. Each panel is meticulously numbered and printed to your wall's exact measurements on luxurious matt non-woven paste-the-wall paper, ensuring a seamless, bespoke installation and a truly immersive experience.

  • Made to your wall's exact measurements
  • Supplied as numbered drop panels for easy installation
  • Printed on premium matt non-woven paper
  • Paste-the-wall application for a smooth finish
  • Rich, fade-resistant inks for lasting beauty
  • Expertly crafted in the United Kingdom
  • A bespoke statement piece for any room
How It Arrives

A roll, a paste, a named hanger.

Each mural is printed to the exact measurements you submit — width, height, and drop — then supplied as sequentially numbered panels, ready to hang in order. Paste system: standard overlap paste, seams pattern-matched. No trimming required.

We work with a trusted network of specialist paperhangers. At the order stage we can introduce a recommended installer in your area — or supply full installation notes for your own hanger.

Lineage

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