Unfurl a 17th-century celestial atlas in rich indigo, gold, and umber tones. Made to order for your exact wall dimensions.
Installed Room · The Wall Shawl Atelier · 2026

Star Map Ancient — 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 world of scholarly wonder, where the heavens are not merely dots and lines, but a grand tapestry of mythological beings and celestial beasts. This magnificent mural, inspired by the great astronomical atlases of Cellarius and Blaeu, presents a full celestial chart on an aged indigo paper ground. Gilded lines trace the paths of the constellations, each figure rendered with exquisite engraving-style linework – Orion raises his club, sea monsters swim between the stars, and the celestial bears turn on their eternal axis. The cartographer's hand is evident in every detail, from the delicate Vellum Cream notation to the rich Monster Umber of the illustrated figures, creating a composition that feels both orderly and marvellously alive.

This is not just a wallpaper; it is an invitation to bring the profound beauty of a cabinet of curiosities into your home. Perfect for a distinguished living room, a contemplative study, an inspiring bedroom, or an intriguing hallway, it transforms any space into a realm of rich history and cosmic imagination. Each mural is made to your wall's exact measurements and supplied as numbered drop panels on a matt non-woven paste-the-wall paper, ensuring a seamless and breathtaking installation.

  • Made to your wall's exact measurements
  • Supplied as numbered, easy-to-install drop panels
  • Premium matt non-woven paste-the-wall paper
  • Authentic 17th-century celestial atlas aesthetic
  • Rich indigo, gold, and umber colour palette
  • Mythological figures and gilded accents
  • Seamless, bespoke fit for your space
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

In this colourway · From this painter.