Marteen Allen, founder and principal designer of Studio Jeannot [zha-no], is a lifelong New Yorker with over a decade of experience as a textile designer and consultant for mills and fabric houses. With degrees in Fine and Studio Arts and Textile/Surface Design, she brings a unique, cross-disciplinary approach that bridges fine art and design, integrating creative chance with thoughtful planning. Her studio, founded in 2022, embodies her dedication to artistry, textile craftsmanship, and storytelling, creating richly storied textiles for discerning clients.

Marteen’s extensive experience spans managing product development and leading design teams in print, jacquard, embroidery, and wall-covering categories for home furnishings. She is highly skilled in coordinating with vendors and crafting trend-driven collections tailored to both high-end and mass-market clients. Her work has been featured in prominent publications, including Business of Home, Wallpaper, Architectural Digest, and Surface Magazine.