The spirit of Ambatalia started in Mill Valley in 2004 believed to be the one and only brick and mortar fabric store solely focusing on cultural and environmentally sustainable textiles. Ambatalia eventually turning into a textile goods company keeping the environment being the focus. Molly de Vries is living her passion and takes pride in her work. This is where the original bento bag, kitchen furoshiki was brought to market. Ambatalia operates as a deep green company,  a part of the slow movement where quality, ethical local production, and the earth are the priority.