About Us

Hi, my name is Rakel, and I’m so glad you’re here.

I’ve been an artisan since I was 12 years old. My journey began with handmade miniature wedding cake toppers, and from that first piece on, creating has always been part of who I am. There is something deeply special about transforming an idea into a finished piece made by my own hands.

I got married at 24, and a few years later, our greatest gift arrived: our daughter, Rebeca. Becoming a mother gave me the opportunity to reconnect with what I love most and to build something meaningful while working from home and being present for her.

When it was time to name our craft atelier, I wanted something strong, timeless, and full of meaning. That’s how Mariatelie was born — inspired by Maria, my mother’s name, a woman who represents love, strength, and everything we are as a family.

In 2021, we lost one of the greatest supporters of our small business: my father. He believed in us deeply, guided us, encouraged us, and was always proud of how far we had come. His support remains part of everything we do.

After a period of mourning, we chose to stand up again — and continue. Our small business is more than a brand; it is the realization of a family dream. Every piece we create carries our story, our care, and our belief in celebrating meaningful moments.

This is what we place inside every box we pack and every order we ship.

Believe — because we believed. And we always will.

With love,
Rakel, Cicero & Rebeca