Personalised Tote Bag: Make Your Own City or Country Bag
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Free worldwide delivery
in 2 to 3 days
Delivery in 2 to 3 days
Your map should be delivered in 2 to 3 working days with free delivery.
Express delivery is available at checkout which can reduce the delivery time to 1 to 2 days.
Please note that personalised maps, and larger framed maps, can take longer to produce and deliver.
If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, contact me and we can discuss your options.
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Certified sustainable +
we plant trees🌳
Sustainability & Tree Planting
Here at The Unique Maps Co., we have an unusually high affinity for paper. After all, without paper, there can be no maps!
That's why all of our paper, frames and packaging are from FSC certified sources.
But we don't stop there. We've partnered with Treeapp to plant trees around the world.
If you spend €50 or more, we'll plant a tree in your name.
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Personalised customer care
Customer Care
At Unique Maps Co., we think that the best personalised maps begin with personalised customer care.
Our personalised support enhances your shopping experience, addresses any concerns, provides expert advice, and makes the process seamless and enjoyable.
If you have any questions at all, please just get in touch. We can support you on the phone, by email and WhatsApp. Usually we will respond within minutes, 24/7.
Try it out! Contact us now.
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My unique tote bags are back in stock! You can either pick one of our standard designs, which are remixed from old maps, or you can create your own unique bag.
The dog bag is based on the Dog World Map from 1936.
The moon bag is based on Leon Fenet's 1888 moon illustration.
And the tube map bag is based on this rare London Underground map from 1928.
Make your own unique bag
If you pick the "Custom" bag design, you can then choose to have any map or illustration from The Unique Maps Co. on your bag.
The 'DEAD AS A DODO' image is just an example. You can have any map, any illustration, any words - really, whatever you can think of, we'll make it.
Type your map or art choice in the 'Pick Your Art' box.
Then type anything you like in the 'Free Personalisation' box. If you want to highlight a location, or add a message, or some large neon writing, put it in the Free Personalisation box.
Tote bag details
The handles, available in three different colours (Black, Red and Yellow) are 100% natural cotton bull denim and ensure easy-carrying. Just throw in your laptop, a notebook, or anything else that you need during your daily outings—this bag can carry up to 44lbs (20kg) of weight.
- 100% polyester
- Fabric weight: 6.64 oz./yd.² (225 g/m²)
- Bag size: 15″ × 15″ (40x40cm)
- Capacity: 2.6 US gal (10 L)
- Maximum weight limit: 44 lbs (20 kg)
- Dual handles 100% natural cotton bull denim
- Handle length 11.8″ (30 cm), width 1″ (2.5 cm)
- Fabric is OEKO-TEX 100 standard certified, ensuring the fabric is free from any harmful substances
Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
We print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.
Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 10-year guarantee.
Every Unique Maps piece begins with an authentic cartographic source or an original design from our London studio.
For our historic maps, we source rare originals from libraries, archives, auction houses and private collections around the world. We carefully restore each map for print—repairing age-related damage, balancing colour and improving clarity while preserving its original detail, texture and character.
Once restored, the map is prepared for your chosen size and finish. Your piece is then printed and, where selected, framed close to its delivery destination.
Our map prints use acid-free 200gsm archival matte paper and fade-resistant pigment inks, creating a rich, non-glossy finish designed to last. Framed maps use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
Canvas, cotton-rag and other specialist presentations are also available. Learn more about our materials and finishes.
Personalising your map
You can add a short title or dedication, mark one meaningful place, or request one considered visual detail. For personalised designs, we send a proof before printing and you can request changes before approval.
For more complex bespoke commissions, contact our design team.
Original or Aged
Choose Original for true-to-source colour, or Aged for a warmer, richer antique character created with our specialist ageing process. See examples of our Aged maps.
We’ve been restoring and producing maps and art prints since 1984, and we stand behind every piece.
Every order is covered by our 10-year guarantee and damage-free delivery guarantee. If your piece arrives damaged, we’ll replace or remake it free of charge. If anything else isn’t right, contact our workshop team and we’ll put it right promptly.
See our returns and refund policy for full details.
