Cork world maps and cork globes

If you’d like to track the places you’ve visited, plan future trips, and create a home map of your memories – this could be the perfect solution for you. You can mark the countries you’ve visited with pins, attach flight tickets, holiday postcards, and photos. Before you know it, your very own map of memories begins to take shape.

It’s especially ideal if you feel that your travel photos are simply gathering dust on your phone, and you’d rather have them displayed on your wall. Cork globes and maps work wonderfully wherever you want to combine decorative style with the practical option of pinning things up.

It’s a great choice for:

• travel enthusiasts – who want to see how much of the world they’ve already explored and how many adventures still lie ahead.
• couples and families – as a shared map of trips and holidays.
• planners and dreamers – mark your future destinations and tick them off one by one.
• teenagers and students – as an inspiration board for photos, quotes, goals, and plans.
• anyone looking for an original gift – perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or housewarmings.

Cork is incredibly practical:

• It holds pins very well, so you can rearrange your layout again and again without worrying about the material crumbling.
• It’s lightweight, meaning it won’t put unnecessary strain on your wall and works well both in houses and in smaller flats or offices.
• It’s natural and safe – you can hang a cork map in a child’s room with complete peace of mind (cork is a hypoallergenic material).

It might not be for you if:

• you’re looking for a perfectly smooth, glossy decoration. Cork is a natural material with an organic character.
• you know you won’t pin photos or notes and only care about the visual effect. In that case, a painting or poster might suit you better.

If you’re not sure whether a cork map or globe would work in your interior, feel free to get in touch. We’ll happily give you honest advice and help you choose the model that suits you best.

• Cork world maps – both classic framed versions and models with cut-out continent shapes designed for you to mount on the wall yourself.
• Cork globes – available in a range of colour options. A great choice if you’d rather not see the world “flat”.
• Maps for children – colourful designs created with the youngest explorers in mind. A brilliant way to learn geography through play and by planning family trips together.
• Decorative wall maps – more design-focused versions for those looking for a stylish statement piece.

The choice mainly depends on how much space you have and how you plan to use the cork.

Choose a globe if:

• you don’t have a free wall but do have space on a desk or chest of drawers,
• you’re looking for something more compact,
• you prefer a three-dimensional form,
• you’re buying a gift and want something ready to display, without the need for time-consuming installation.

Choose a wall map if:

• you want to hang a map on the wall – for example in the living room, a child’s bedroom, or an office,
• you’d like to mark places and pin photos, tickets, postcards, and other keepsakes.

A map gives you more space for pins and for building your story over time.

Yes – and it’s far from an empty claim. Natural cork is harvested from the bark of the cork oak without cutting the tree down. Only the outer layer of bark is removed, and it naturally grows back after about 9–12 years. This work is carried out by skilled craftsmen. The process is done by hand and with great respect for the trees.

If you want to choose materials that are genuinely environmentally friendly rather than plastic or foam-based alternatives, cork is one of the best options. It’s a natural, biodegradable, and safe material.