About us

This is Maison Maps

Maison Maps is created and founded by Anneke Ras.

As a young girl I always was fascinated by the world atlas and country and city maps, I could study them for hours and dream away. When I was traveling I always 'grabbed' a map and checked where I was in the world. I started my maps under the name Maps By Annie. The maps were selling well in the United States but I wanted to reach also the European market (and ofcourse the rest of the world ; -)) and that's why I've asked my good friend Benoît to jump into this adventure.

I draw all the maps myself and get inspiration from internet or from the atlas or other travel books. I first start with research on internet and I ask for tips from people who come from that country or know the country well. For example, my boyfriend helped me draw the map of Vietnam, where he was born. And a good friend from South Africa helped me with South Africa. When I have all the information I digitally draw the map and all the details. The maps contain drawings of famous buildings, flora and fauna, traditional costumes, but also food and drinks and funny details from a country or city. The posters are not only fun to look at, but they are also very educational.

I hope to inspire people with the maps. Traveling is difficult at the moment and with my maps I hope I can bring back good memories. Memories of happy holidays or memories back to your roots.