Teissedre History
Cleo Teissedre is a self-taught artist, lecturer, and teacher. Working in a wide range of medias, she has had shows in Arizona and New Mexico.

Painting and sculpting for 25 years, Teissedre has always been interested in the Indians of the Southwest, whose colorful history provides endless inspiration for her art.

Teissedre is well known throughout the United States for her Decorative Tile and Indian Sculptures.

In the beginning, it all started by having an original looking product. In a three-car garage, in 1979, a tile company named Teissedre Designs was formed. Before long, it became necessary to rent two units in a strip mall, as the business had started to expand. Teissedre Designs, Inc. has become well known throughout the United States for decorative tile, storytellers, pottery, and framed art. The company is owned and operated in Tucson, Arizona.

The business was sold in 1996 to Paula and Kris Wilder. Being an artist herself, Paula was able to incorporate her artwork into the existing line. Teissedre Designs, Inc. now rents twelve units, in the same strip mall, and employs twenty-six people. A majority of the employees are also artists and are given the opportunity to contribute their ideas into the different lines. Teissedre Designs, Inc. is like one big family. We care about each other and want to see growth and success in the other party.

The merchandise from Teissedre Designs, Inc. is distinct. You may see a pattern of quality and uniqueness that only we can offer. The tile is hand glazed, the storytellers are hand painted, and the pottery is hand drawn, except for the Rock Art line. In the tile, sculpture and pottery line, you will never see two pieces that are exactly alike, because they are hand-done. We take a great deal of pride in the quality of our merchandise. The standards we set for quality control are simple, if we would not buy it ourselves, it will not be shipped to a loyal customer.

Teissedre Designs, Inc. has sales representatives all over the country. Without the support and hard work of our great sales people, we would not be where we are today.