This week’s featured tapestry is based on a rare antique map from 1660, the double-hemisphere “Old World Map” is one of the most intricate made.

This map tapestry’s continents are embellished with spheres, illustrations of the north and south poles, symbols of the four elements and fruit and flowers.

For this week only you can purchase this Olde World Map wall tapestry and get 25% off instantly. Use coupon code worldmap during checkout. Be sure to get your orders in this week, this offer expires Wednesday, July 15th at midnight.

Hey hey, The Tapestry Standard has some exciting new things coming in 2009 and we can’t wait to get started. Here are some of the new developments you can expect in the coming months:

• 3 full new tapestry lines including a beautiful selection of medieval tapestries that will knock your socks off!
• Weekly featured product sales – got your eye on a particular tapestry? Give us a shout and we’ll add it to the discount list
• Tapestry collections – some pieces are better together and we’re not only going to show you which ones but also give you discounts for buying them together
• Even better design advice and customer support – those of you who have ordered from us before know we provide top notch support but we’ve expanded our team to make it even better

That’s just the beginning. We’re looking to make 2009 the best year yet for us, you, and your home decor. We’re always open to suggestions so please feel free to drop us a line or comment.

And to start this year the way it ought to be, here is a brand new blog only tapestry discount. Enter coupon code tapblog2009 at checkout from now until January 31st to receive 12% off any order over $50. Let’s get 2009 off on the right foot!