Meet Catalina Marin, a Chilean-American who found her calling when she was unexpectedly transplanted from Santiago to Sonoma. Thousands of miles away from home, she saw the opportunity to leverage her marketing background, creative flair, and love for a remote archipelago in the south of Chile, Chiloé, which she visited as a child. Known for its rich weaving tradition dating back to colonial times, she was inspired to found Treko in 2016 to bring traditional exquisite wool pieces into American homes, with a stylish, contemporary design. Presently she works with over dozens of craftswomen to make everything from pillows to blankets, throws, and duvets. Above all, Catalina profoundly believes in the power of the human touch, of bringing into meaning through intentional decor and pieces, preserving the traditions and providing a livelihood for these artisan weavers, and bringing this beautiful part of the world into the home.
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