Hi, I'm Maria, the person behind Marikaato.

Marikaato was born from years of living abroad and personally experiencing different cultures. Moving between countries made one thing clear: the most meaningful souvenirs are not mass-produced items, but objects that reflect a true identity, history, and place.

After more than a decade of travel and expatriate life, I became increasingly aware of how often cultural products are reduced to generic designs. As someone with a background in art and a career in marketing, creating an alternative felt like a logical step.

Marikaato is built on the idea that souvenirs and creative products can be both aesthetically refined and culturally rooted. Each design is developed with intention—based on local architecture, heritage, and stories, and translated into objects that feel relevant today.

The goal is not just to create products, but to create connection. Whether someone is visiting a place or already living there, these items are meant to offer a more personal way to engage with culture and history.

From illustrated postcards to embroidery kits—each product invites a slower, more thoughtful interaction: by learning something new or creating something by hand.

Marikaato is a growing collection, with new products and formats in development, all guided by the same principle: culture should be experienced, not just observed.