About Clay Imports
At the core of Clay Import’s identity is a commitment to innovation and sustainability. The diverse team constantly strives for better, faster, and groundbreaking approaches that exceed industry expectations. Clay Imports was founded by brothers and former tile installers Zac and Nick Barreiro, driven by their love of tile, appreciation for craftsmanship, and passion for international travel. Working alongside a talented team and collaborating with artisans from Mexico, Clay Imports offers an authentic range of handcrafted tiles and sustainable home goods, made from top-quality materials. As a locally owned and operated small business, we proudly support our communities in Austin, TX, and Mexico.About Shadé Akanbi
Raised in The Bay Area of California, Shadé credits her Nigerian-American upbringing and extensive international travels as her main creative influences for designing. From her Brooklyn home, Shadé currently shares her work with several brands at a time, while cultivating an ever-growing global textile collection filled with influential prints, patterns and colors. As the Creative Director and Designer of Printed Pattern People, Shadé translates traditional ethnic patterns and textiles into modern reinterpretations for everyday wear. For Shadé, she says, "My personal world, from childhood to present day, has always been multicultural and my passion for creating a global fusion lifestyle and brand has only been nurtured by my love and appreciation for art and design."