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Your own world, displayed just how you want it Maps are no longer simply tools to show you where to go, but arguably also one of the top interior trends of the year. Maps of the world or countries, colourful maps, interactive maps, digital maps and so on. You name it, it has been made and tried out on walls all over the place. However if you are looking for wall art mapping out something which isn’t a major capital or a trendy city, you will be hard pressed to find it. Until now that is. The game changer Mapiful is here to personalise the trend and make it relevant to all corners of the world. Literally. By Astrid Eriksson | Photos: Mapiful
The interior world has fallen in love with maps. It is an unmistaken infatuation that has spread like wildfire via blogs, interactive forums and media coverage. The reasons for this obsession are as many as
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there are map owners. Some people like to mark out where they’ve been on a world map so that others may flock and admire their globetrotting lifestyle. Some like the sophistication a map of Paris
brings to their living room and some might just like an unpretentious wall art that everyone can relate to. No matter the reason, one thing is crystal clear: maps are here to stay. An exclusive coverage However, if you were to enquire for a map that might not be of a place known to everyone, a place that isn’t London, Milan, New York or Barcelona, chances are you’d have to look for a long time before coming to terms with the fact that you won’t find what you’re searching for. Frustrating to say the least if you want to hang a tribute