Discover Studio Raton and its Personalized Map Creator! This creative tool lets you design the map of your dreams — whether it’s your hometown, a favorite city, or a place full of memories. Choose the location, add a title and subtitle, pick your graphic style, format and voilà! Your unique and personalized map is ready.

To select your location, simply enter the name of a city. You can then zoom in for a detailed neighborhood view or zoom out to capture an entire region or country.
Create a one-of-a-kind map of the places that matter most to you — from cherished travel destinations to meaningful hometowns or places that hold a special story.

With Studio Raton’s personalized map creator, you can craft something truly special. It’s a thoughtful gift or a personal keepsake, perfect for marking a memory, decorating your space, or honoring a loved one’s roots. Thanks to a variety of styles, your poster will easily match your home’s aesthetic.

Get creative and have fun bringing your memories to life with this intuitive design tool!

It’s a perfect gift for birthdays, weddings (with the couple’s names and date), baby showers (featuring the baby’s name and birthdate), housewarmings, and more.

Create a Personalized Map

• Choose a city
• Enter a title: This could be the name of a city, a neighborhood, or even a couple’s or a person’s name.
• Choose a subtitle: For example, the name of a country, a city, or a specific date.
• Available sizes :
  • 8 x 10 in (also available with framing)
  • 11 x 14 in
  • 13 x 19 in
  • 16 x 20 in
  • 18 x 24 in (also available with framing)
  • 20 x 28 in
  • 24 x 36 in (also available with framing)
• Style options :
  • Art Deco
  • Black & White
  • Adventure
  • Blue
  • Vintage 1
  • Vintage 2
• Printed on premium 60lb ultra-white matte paper for the best possible result.
• High-resolution preview available before placing your order.

Canadian company ❤️

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Perfect for adding a cozy, cabin-like ambiance to your space, a beautifully crafted decorative paddle brings a true sense of authenticity to any interior. Designed and handcrafted by Onquata, a company dedicated to preserving and sharing Indigenous artistry, these paddles are created in collaboration with First Nations artisans, ensuring that each piece carries cultural significance and traditional craftsmanship.

First Nations traditionally decorated paddles with designs that reflected their spiritual beliefs, family ties, and deep connection to nature. Also, colours evoke a sense of warmth and balance, making it an eye-catching yet subtle decorative piece. Whether displayed in a living room, hallway, or cottage retreat, it adds character and storytelling to any decor.

Giving the gift of an Onquata wooden decorative paddle is more than just offering a decorative object—it’s a way to support Indigenous entrepreneurship, honour cultural heritage, and bring a piece of authentic craftsmanship into someone’s home. Their mission is to inspire people to embrace these paddles as decorative pieces in their homes. They’re more than just ornaments, they serve as a bridge between past and present, honouring Indigenous artistry while seamlessly fitting into contemporary spaces.

With a variety of designs and colours available, there’s a paddle to match every decor and personality. Choose one that reflects the recipient’s style, or select a piece that resonates with the stories and traditions it represents. Finally, whether for yourself or as a gift, an Onquata paddle is a timeless addition to any space. They’re also a statement of cultural appreciation and artistic excellence of First Nations traditions.

About these Decorative Paddles

• Handmade in Wendake, Quebec, Canada
• Several models in different colours are available to match the room you want or the person who will be receiving it
• Working with First Nations
• Perpetuating traditions and recognizing ancestral craftsmanship
• Having a positive impact on Aboriginal communities
• Available with or without leather strap attachments (additional charge)
• Unique piece, each paddle can be different
• Made in Canada

Canadian company 🍁

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Some of Toronto’s easily recognisable features such as the CN centre and Rogers Centre can be spotted in this beautiful Toronto city scape silhouette art by The Line. 

This is a really beautiful piece of art that would work well in any home. It also would be a fantastic housewarming gift for Toronto dwellers or for those who now live away from home and would love a reminder of Toronto hanging in their home.

This silhouette piece is made of thick steel and can be fixed to the wall using just 3 nails, it is also suitable for indoor and outdoor use depending on your decorative preference. 

Gift idea description

• Line made of 1.5 mm thick steel
• To be fixed to the wall with 3 nails for the medium and 5 for the large
• For indoor and outdoor use
• Medium:
  • Length: 19.6″ / 50 cm
  • Height: 2.8″ / 7.2 cm
• Large :
  • Length: 49.2″ / 125 cm
  • Height: 7″ / 17.9 cm
• From France, sold by a Canadian Company

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You probably know a man or father in your family who hates squirrels for their very existence. That’s why this print “Absolutely No Squirrels Allowed” is the perfect gift for them! It’s a funny and unique decoration for the house or even the cottage.

Available at Paperole.

Gift idea description

• No frame included
• Dimensions : 24 x 36 po
• Artist : Raymond Biesinger
• Printed in Montreal

Canadian Company 🍁

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Offer a stunning metro map print as a gift, featuring the city of your choice. It’s a thoughtful and unique present that suits any occasion, like a housewarming.

This special piece allows you to tailor your gift to the recipient’s personal connection to a place. Whether it’s a map of the metro system from their home city, a destination that holds cherished travel memories or simply a place they admire, this print serves as a meaningful reminder of their love for urban exploration. It’s a perfect way to celebrate their favorite city and create an eye-catching conversation piece.

Designed by Studio Raton, these metro map prints are as stylish as they are timeless. Their sleek black-and-white design blends effortlessly into any decor, offering a modern, minimalist aesthetic that pairs well with any space. Whether displayed in a home, office, or creative studio, the monochrome palette ensures that it complements existing surroundings beautifully. No need to worry about color matching.

More than just a decorative item, this poster can bring back memories of past adventures or simply highlight the charm of city life. Surprise someone special with a metro map print that speaks to their love of travel.

Gift idea description

• Many sizes are available :
  • 8 x 10 in (also framed)
  • 11 x 14 in
  • 13 x 19 in
  • 16 x 20 in
  • 18 x 24 in (also framed)
  • 20 x 28 in
  • 24 x 36 in (also framed)
• Many cities to discover : 
  • Barcelona
  • Beijing
  • Kyoto
  • London
  • Paris
  • Montreal
  • Seoul
  • Toronto
  • Tokyo
  • & more!

Canadian company ❤️

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This mini paddle isn’t just a functional tool. Paddles carried meaning, identity, and stories passed down through generations. Much like other objects of material culture, First Nations traditionally decorated paddles with designs that reflected their spiritual beliefs, family ties, and deep connection to nature.

Onquata seeks to revive this rich heritage by bringing these beautifully crafted creations to the world. Moreover, the brand’s founders, members of the Wendat community, are on a mission to inspire people to embrace these mini paddles as decorative pieces in their homes. More than just ornaments, they serve as a bridge between past and present, honouring Indigenous artistry while seamlessly fitting into contemporary spaces.

Furthermore, each mini paddle is handcrafted with care, incorporating traditional patterns and symbols that carry profound significance. Whether displayed in a modern loft, a rustic cabin, or a cozy living room, these paddles add character, warmth, and a meaningful connection to history. This decorative mini paddle can also be a wonderful decoration for a child’s or baby’s bedroom.

Finally, their timeless beauty proves that Indigenous craftsmanship remains as relevant and inspiring today as ever. We wholeheartedly agree—Onquata paddles are more than decoration; they are a statement of cultural appreciation and artistic excellence!

About this Mini Paddle

• Handmade in Wendake, Quebec, Canada
• Several models in different colours are available to match the room you want or the person who will be receiving it
• Acrylic paint (water-based) and soluble varnish
• Real ash
• Working with First Nations
• Perpetuating traditions and recognizing ancestral craftsmanship
• Having a positive impact on Aboriginal communities
• Unique piece, each paddle can be different
• Mini paddle dimensions : 
  • 61 cm long
  • 10 cm wide
• Made in Canada
• Available with or without leather strap attachments (additional charge)
• Each piece may vary slightly from the photo

Canadian company 🍁

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Offer the gift of a Montreal print featuring two of the city’s most iconic symbols—raccoon and poutine! These beloved elements can be found all over this vibrant Canadian city.

This Montreal print makes a perfect gift for anyone who loves the city or calls it home. Proudly display your Canadian pride on your walls!

It’s a beautiful product from the Canadian company Studio Raton.

Gift idea description

• Available in two sizes : 
  • 8 x 10 in
  • 11 x 14 in

Canadian company ❤️

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Know someone with the world’s most boring shower curtain? We’ve got the perfect gift for them! Add a touch of personality and charm to their bathroom with a custom map shower curtain.

If you know the city they fell in love with at first sight, you can surprise them with a curtain featuring that very map. Choose from a wide selection of Canadian and international cities (Toronto, Bogota, Washington, Berlin, Sydney, Bangkok, Athens and much more).

This map shower curtain is a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves to travel and explore the beauty of cities around the world.

Proudly created by Studio Raton, a Canadian company that specializes in unique items featuring city maps from across the globe.

More about this Shower Curtain

• Size: 71×74 inches
• Made of durable polyester
• Machine-washable
• 12 button holes for hook placement
• Hooks and shower liner are not included
• Colour :
  • Pacific (blue and green tones)
  • Prussian (red, orange, blue tones)

Canadian company 🍁

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Vancouver is a wonderful city. Give or display this art print that represents the essence of this beautiful Canadian city. 

This art print is created by a Canadian artist. Let’s encourage them!

Gift idea description

• Several sizes to offer
• Canadian artist from Montreal

Canadian company 🍁

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Cetacean fan, this whales chart print is for you! Perfect for those who love whales and it’s a nice decoration at home.

Beautiful product from Baltic Club.

Gift idea description

Dimensions :

• 8″ x 10″ / 20,3 x 25,4 cm
• 12″ x 18″ / 30,5 x 45,7 cm
• 24″ x 36″ / 61,0 x 91,5 cm

Made in Montreal, Canada 🍁

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These two art prints go perfectly together, there’s a reason why they are so popular! For lovers of magic, zodiacs and sky charts, this is the perfect pair.

It’s perfect for decorating a favourite room.

A beautiful work by a Canadian artist!

Gift idea description

• Dimensions : 12″ x 18″
• Bundle
• 100% post-consumer fibre
• Printed in Montreal, Canada

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