Historical map of Prague and the surrounding area, handmade paper

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HISTORICAL MAP OF PRAGUE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, HANDMADE PAPER

This is a historical map of Prague, likely from the first half of the 20th century. The map clearly shows the independent towns and neighborhoods of that time, such as Smíchov, Karlín, Vinohrady, Žižkov, Dejvice, Bubeneč, Braník, and Podolí. In the lower right corner , the inscription “Map of the Royal Capital City of Prague and Its Surroundings” is legible .

  • Paper weight: 240 g/m
  • Paper color: ivory
  • Format: A2
  • Dimensions: 42 × 59.4 cm
  • Handmade in the Czech Republic

 

The handmade paper mill in Velké Losiny, Czech Republic, continues a tradition of papermaking dating back to the 16th century. To this day, paper is produced here by hand from cotton and flax fibers using methods that have remained virtually unchanged for centuries.

Products from Velké Losiny are used for artistic creations, diplomas, certificates, wedding invitations, and other prestigious printed materials. Each sheet bears the marks of handcrafted work,