Our Story

Chiara Mia Carrasquilla, German-Colombian founder and creative director of Carrasquilla

Our Story

Born Between Cultures

Rooted in Colombia. Designed in New York. Crafted in Italy.

Carrasquilla began with a return to Colombia - and the discovery of a creative language that had always felt instinctive.

Traditional colorful architecture in Colombia representing Carrasquilla heritage

The Founder

A personal journey home.

German-Colombian designer Chiara Mia Carrasquilla studied Fashion Design in Munich before completing an MA in Design for Art Direction at University of the Arts London.

During a journey through Colombia, reconnecting with her roots revealed the origin of a visual language shaped by color, rhythm, craftsmanship and cultural memory. That experience became the foundation of Carrasquilla.

Heritage

The Carriel

Carried for generations by the arrieros of Antioquia, the traditional Carriel was more than a saddlebag. Its hidden compartments held letters, personal objects and the small secrets of everyday life. Carrasquilla preserves that intimacy while translating its distinctive form into a contemporary luxury object.

Traditional Colombian Carriel from Antioquia — Traditional Carriel / Antioquia

Carrasquilla Classic handbag reimagining the traditional Colombian Carriel — Carrasquilla / Reinterpreting Heritage

Chiara Mia Carrasquilla developing handbags with an artisan in an Italian atelier

Crafted in Italy

Made by hand. Created to endure.

Each Carrasquilla piece is handcrafted in Italy in limited quantities. Selected leathers, custom hardware and sculptural construction bring Colombian heritage into a contemporary luxury language.

Every detail is developed with longevity, character and intention in mind.

The House