Cartographic elements scatter across aged paper surfaces: compass roses, sailing vessels, sea monsters inhabiting uncharted waters. Voyage compiles maritime iconography as 17th and 18th century explorers mapped coastlines and imagined what lay beyond known edges.
The pattern assembles navigational instruments, ship illustrations, decorative cartouches, possibly latitude lines or wind direction indicators typical of period charts. A subtle grain texture overlays the composition, mimicking paper deterioration and ink oxidation that gives antique maps their characteristic patina. Colours remain muted—sepia tones, faded blues, aged cream backgrounds—suggesting documents stored in maritime museums rather than fresh printing. The aesthetic references Dutch and British Golden Age cartography when maps served dual purposes: practical navigation tools and decorative objects demonstrating geographical knowledge and imperial reach.
Printed in Cornwall with attention to the textured overlay that distinguishes vintage reproduction from flat graphic printing, maintaining period authenticity.
Voyage suits bathrooms where water thematic connection feels natural, studies or libraries embracing scholarly aesthetics, or any space valuing historical reference. The vintage treatment prevents nautical motifs from reading overly literal or theatrical. The subtle grain effect provides visual interest without overwhelming compositional elements. Consider pairing with dark wood, brass fixtures, or maritime antiques reinforcing period character.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
- Width: 75cm per roll
- Length: 7 metres
- Pattern alignment: Straight match
- Repeat: Complex repeat following map elements
- Installation: Butt joint
CARE: Wipe gently with damp cloth; the aged aesthetic incorporates marks naturally into its vintage character.
BRING THIS HOME Where explorers charted unknown seas, walls remember when maps ended in conjecture and illustrated dragons.
