I’m Marina Monitto, the founder and designer behind Seekelia. Each piece of jewelry I create is handcrafted with love and deeply rooted in the Italian traditions I grew up with.

 I’m originally from a beautiful Baroque town in Sicily, where the art of crochet and embroidery was part of everyday life. I vividly remember my grandmother taking me to the convent, where the nuns passed down their intricate techniques—skills that once adorned the wedding trousseaus of Sicilian brides.

Life took me on a different path for many years. I worked in the sales department of a major company, living and moving through several countries in Europe and the U.S. But during a challenging chapter of my life—a battle with cancer—I returned to my roots.

 Crochet became a form of comfort and healing for me. It was then that Seekelia was born.

The name comes from the ancient Sicilian people, representing my deep love for the land, the traditions, and the artistry I grew up with. Through Seekelia, I’ve reimagined traditional crafts, blending them with modern design to create unique pieces of handmade Italian jewelry that carry a story of resilience, memory, and beauty.