Quick Four with Map 29

Is there a particular theme, style or ethic behind your current collection?
Map 29 happened quite by accident.  I’ve always loved maps and am quite nostalgic about my childhood and where I lived.  A childhood friend had a significant birthday  and I wanted to give her something memorable and nostalgic.  I made her a map purse of where we grew up on one side and where she lives now on the other.  She loved it and showed it to her friends who loved  the concept.  I made purses for a few different people and decided to seek permission from Melways  to use the maps.

Have you always been into making stuff?
I am a late blooming designer and crafter with no formal training but a great passion for making and buying quirky, high quality handmade goods. I learnt to knit, crochet and embroider at an early age but could never use a sewing machine, in fact avoided it at all costs.

What are your future plans for your label?
I’d like to grow my label gradually and expand into the tourist sector.  Map 29 isn’t only about making money but about giving back too.  I try to donate a percentage of my profits to a charity of my choice each month.

Any advice for others wanting to follow a creative career?
Go for it!  You never know where it will lead you.