Chapter 1: Back to the origin

Chapter 1: Back to the origin

And this is how it all began: Marla.


Born in Barranquilla, a creator and magic-maker behind Amarla.
Built by hand—just like the mochilas she’s proudly worn since she was a little girl.
Driven by her roots, endless curiosity, and a deep desire to connect with what’s real, she set off on a journey to the heart of La Guajira.


Among vibrant landscapes, desert winds, and the wise gaze of the Wayuu community…
a promise was born: To bring the world mochilas that tell stories.

Stories of tradition, resilience, and beauty woven with soul.
With a free, genuine, and versatile spirit, Marla transformed the art of handmade into something exclusive, sustainable, and beautifully designed —a perfect fusion of the ancestral and the modern.

Today, Amarla is more than a brand.
It’s a heartbeat.
A bridge between cultures.
A love story written with threads of color and hands that never stop creating.
Amarla has no age.
No borders.
Its message travels far and wide — where diversity is its flag, and the connection between maker and wearer weaves into something fearless and bright.
And with all that said…

Tell us:
How could you NOT love Amarla?