Twin Cities Map Throw by Faribault Woolen Mill Co x Twiddle & Bard | Minnesota (USA)

The Twin Cities Map Throw was created by Minnesota twosome Faribault Woolen Mills Co. and Twiddle & Bard. Ideal for cold winter evenings and bitter mornings, this tasteful woollen throw was produced in Faribault's historic mill along the banks of the Cannon River in Minnesota after the company paired up with stationary enthusiasts Twiddle & Bard.

The second addition to Faribault Woolen Mill Co.’s Map series, the throw depicts a 1897 transit guide of Minneapolis and was crafted using luxurious fibres and American pride together into a special collaboration of quality and purposefulness.

Available from selected Faribault Woolen Mill Co. retailers including Minneapolis neighbourly store Askov Finlayson.

Illustrated Maps by Masako Kubo | Tokyo (JAP)

Knowing us well means you understand our excitement for illustrated cartography. On a recent web wander we came across these beautifully hand drawn maps by Masako Kudo. Masako is a illustrator based in Tokyo (Japan) and having received a non-art related BA degree as well as worked for a Tokyo ad agency, Masako studied illustration at the University College Falmouth. Since then Masako illustrations has graced many publications such as the Wall Street Journal Magazine and national newspapers including The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian and The Independent.

Masako certainly seem influenced by the original story telling style of traditional Japanese illustration, capturing your imagination and sense of exploration in the cities she draws. The use of subtle shading and a delicate colour palette makes Masako’s drawing easy on the eye while remaining helpful and offer a sense of Masako’s own taste in adventuring a new or familiar city.

Vintage London Map Umbrella by London Undercover | London (UK)

With the wet weather already showing signs of its infamous return, we look to prepare by being prepared for the rain. Step forth one of the latest additions to the London Undercover collection, a premium double layer umbrella with a traditional Beech wood shaft and handle, metal runner and tip cup. We’d recommend any of the London Undercover collection but it’s plain to see our attraction to this particular beauty, which features a Vintage London map on the underneath. Visit the London Undercover website to all their Autumn and Winter collection.

Printed Image 'Great Smoky Mountains National Park' Bandana | Chico (USA)

We’re never going to shy away from admitting we have a healthy map obsession, which can explain our excitment at these beautiful screen printed ‘Nature Facts’ map bandana by Printed Image. Crafted from 100% cotton (Dimensions: 22” x 22”), the natural coloured pocket bandana features a printed Topographical map of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Printed Image utilise the latest technical advancements in screen printing, resulting in high quality, precisely registered designs.

Available from Slow Down Joe alongside other printed maps including Yosemite, Yellowstone and Grand Teton.