About Bombus

The Bombus story starts back in 2003, amid discarded maps, long-forgotten books and antique atlases. Inspired by the vintage beauty of such items, Amelia Coward formed a unique gift  company - dedicated to creating something out of almost nothing. And not just any old something - something special. 

Having studied textiles and weave at Central St Martins followed by post-graduate study at the Royal College of Art, then several years of working in the commercial textiles and furniture industry, she was keen to get back and do something more handmade.

In 2007, when Amelia and her partner, Joe, moved to Kent from London, Amelia made a Valentines card using a vintage map of the area they were moving to. There and then, the vintage map heart was born – just a simple, unique idea to make somebody happy.

The Vintage Map Heart

The vintage map heart has gone on to form our most popular product range. You choose the location to be featured, we source the appropriate map from our vintage collection and your loved one relives the shared history or treasured memories of that special location all over again.

We create each and every piece using actual vintage maps (never copies) so each one is completely authentic and entirely unique. Naturally, some of our maps have folds and creases, some may have age spots, but all have rich colours, wonderful textures and, we hope, the ability to make someone’s day.

Of course, the map only details the location – it’s the heart behind it that tells the story.