About Mariko

Tucked into a corner of the Carpathian Mountains is a small, simple Romanian village. The economy runs mostly on logging and traditional practices like mountain shepherding and small-scale agriculture.

Amongst the cobblestones and horse-drawn carriages is a group of seamstresses and leather-workers brimming with talent. One piece at a time, they handcraft each bag to perfection.

The average income in this region is 2379 lei, or about $500 USD a month. The fair wage they receive for translating their amazing skills into amazing products helps lift them, their families and the community around them out of financial distress. The ripple effect is astounding.

Life is slower here, and that pace is reflected in each Mariko piece that is carefully and lovingly made exclusively for European Imports.