Our Story

After a trip to Europe, Rachel Rheingold (a fashion stylist) and Michael Berick (a cartographer) wanted to create something they could do together.  Combining their love and passion for travel, maps and design – MAPTOTE was born in the Fall of 2006.  The simple cotton totes are silk screened with fun schematic maps of various cities featuring their neighborhoods, city icons and landmarks. The bags are something a visitor or a local can appreciate and enjoy.  Great for many purposes, the bags have a variety of uses from carrying groceries to a cute gift to everyday use.  And of course it is an easy way to be green!  Since the tote, we’ve added many new products – wine totes, note cards, zip pouches – as well as many more to come.

Please keep checking our website for updates as new locations and products are on their way.  For questions, comments or wholesale inquiries please email us at info@maptote.com.

We hope you enjoy using the bags as much as we enjoyed making them.  We can’t thank our friends and family enough for all their help, advice and support!

Rachel & Michael