About Marina Monitto & Seekelia

I’m Marina Monitto, founder and designer of Seekelia, a jewelry brand where every piece is handcrafted with love and deeply rooted in the rich Italian traditions I grew up with.

Originally from a beautiful Baroque town in Sicily, I was immersed in the art of crochet and embroidery from childhood. I fondly remember my grandmother taking me to the convent, where nuns passed down intricate crochet techniques—skills once used to adorn Sicilian brides’ wedding trousseaus.

After years working in sales across Europe and the U.S., life’s challenges, including a battle with cancer, led me back to my roots. Crochet became my form of comfort and healing, and that’s when Seekelia was born.

The name Seekelia honors the ancient Sicilian people, reflecting my deep love for Sicily’s land, traditions, and artisanal heritage. Through Seekelia, I reimagine traditional crafts, blending them with modern design to create unique, handmade Italian jewelry that tells stories of resilience, memory, and timeless beauty.