The principals of catstudio
are Terrell and Carmel Swan, a husband and wife design team who bring
with them interesting and varied experiences. Both have
anthropology backgrounds, because of a shared love for world culture.
Terrell did a stint at law school and then attended graduate school in
anthropology, while Carmel majored in anthropology, then switched to
art.
Catstudio (carmel and terrell), took
off immediately. They seemed to have invented a significant niche
market, and their Geography Collection presently encompasses more
than 100 states, cities, regions, parks and countries. Taking their
inspiration from the vintage souvenir pillows of the 30's and 40's, the
Swans have tried to keep the integrity of a locale, while featuring
both historical figures and kitsch local icons, and points of interest.
Based on the market response, they soon knew these
pillows had hit a chord in the hearts of the public. Not only are they
mementos of a past you don't want to forget, like a sun-kissed summer
spent in Martha's Vineyard, or your honeymoon in San Francisco, they
also represent the places you hope to visit, like the vacation you're
saving up for to see real cowboys in Montana, or the dream of going to
Ireland. They also happen to make fantastic gifts, and are quite the
conversation piece!
Today you'll find the Swans living in picturesque Petaluma, a quiet
Northern California town nestled amongst dairy farms and rolling hills.
Of course, they continue to travel to all parts of the world - you
could say it is their business, and you would be right. They have
already added drinking glasses, dishtowels, tote bags, trays and aprons to their product
mix; future plans include expanding The Geography Collection significantly. It is only the beginning!
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