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Colette Patterns around the world
This one’s for all the other data visualization nerds. I know you’re out there.
I wanted to share these cool map visualizations Kenn made recently.
This first one above shows places in the world that we’ve shipped patterns to. The blue-green countries are places that we’ve shipped patterns to for direct customers, like you guys. The pink countries are places where we ALSO have shops that carry our patterns.
Here’s a list of them, all 66 countries on 6 continents. The countries with the asterisk are the places that also have shops with our patterns. I find it so exciting to look at this.
- Angola
- Argentina
- Australia *
- Austria
- Barbados
- Belgium *
- Benin
- Brazil
- Canada *
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France *
- Germany *
- Greece
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Ireland *
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Martinique
- Mexico
- Netherlands *
- Netherlands Antilles
- New Zealand *
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Oman
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Reunion
- Romania
- Russia
- Singapore *
- South Africa *
- South Korea
- Spain *
- Sweden *
- Switzerland
- Taiwan *
- Thailand
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkey
- United Kingdom *
- United States *
- Vietnam
Kenn also wanted to make a map to show states we’ve shipped patterns to within the US. But since we’ve shipped to all 50 states, it would be a pretty boring map.
So he created this one instead, which shows the number of patterns sold in each state, with darker colors indicating more customers.
I was a little sad at first that Oregon is so light, but then I remembered that not many people live here compared to California or New York, so it’s ok… I guess.
If you know of any shops interested in carrying our patterns, send them over to our wholesale application. We’re happy to add more to the growing family.
Comments
Diane @ Vintage Zest
February 4, 2013 #
How exciting! I am also an infographic nerd. :)
And I can see that I’m in good company in California with fellow Colette pattern buyers!
LucyL
February 4, 2013 #
I like this! It’s very fun to read this =)
blacklabel
February 4, 2013 #
this is cool! im also an info geek for stuff like this :)
Kathleenr
February 4, 2013 #
Nice!
Regarding the US map, perhaps you can relate it to to a per capita number…. like the number of customers per 1000 women. Then it might put your numbers in a more realistic frame for comparison of popularity across states.
Sarai
February 4, 2013 #
Kenn says he considered it, but was too lazy. I’ll work on him, because I’d love to see that too.
Marcy
February 7, 2013 #
I’d also love to see it, as an Oregonian I wonder if we’re representing – maybe he could just do it for the west coast?
Carla
February 4, 2013 #
Ohhhh wonderful!!!! You have to see a way to translate your patterns in spanish and you can hit more countries in America….. I can’t hardly wait to see Peru in pink!!!!
Sarai
February 4, 2013 #
I’d love to offer translations! It’s one of those things we really want to do, but has been on the back burner a little while since it’ll take some work. But we’ve always had so many international customers that it really makes sense.
Maggie
February 4, 2013 #
I love this! Congrats on 66 countries! That is awesome!
Jo @ a life in lists
February 4, 2013 #
You need a US one as a percentage of state population, then you’ll get an accurate ‘darkness’!
Mazz
February 4, 2013 #
this is really cool! but do you have a list of the shops that stock your patterns – I had a quick look at the site but I couldn’t see it. I’m particularly interested in Irish stockists if I’m honest – thanks.
Sarai
February 4, 2013 #
Sorry you had trouble finding it (it’s the “stockists” link in the sidebar of the shop):
https://www.colettepatterns.com/stockists
It’s not totally up to date, but has most of them. One thing is that some shops in the US buy through a distributor, so we don’t get to see their info or put it on our site, unfortunately.
Tessa
February 4, 2013 #
Maybe I’ll put in a word today at my sewing center. :)
Becky
February 4, 2013 #
I’m actually really surprised that my state was one of the darker ones–I’ve bought a couple myself, but I didn’t think there were that many people that sewed clothes in Delaware!
Crystal
February 4, 2013 #
This must make you so proud! Yay for you and your fantastic patterns!!!
MadeByMeg
February 4, 2013 #
I am a data visualization nerd! I think what’s cool about these maps is it’s also indicative of what places in the US have more sewists (especially if you do percentages), and what (mostly English-speaking) countries have women with the opportunity to sew. So cool!
Francesca
February 4, 2013 #
Nice charts!
No shops, but clients in Malta:)… I’ve bought from you direct and also from sewbox, and my only sewing friend has bought your patterns from Sewbox:)
Angela
February 4, 2013 #
Yes, I’m a data viz nerd! Kenn did a great job. I love finding meaning in data, and these are great :)
Teresa
February 4, 2013 #
ALABAMA – represent!!!!
:)
PoldaPop
February 4, 2013 #
Hey! I’m glad to see some dark areas around Chicago. Maybe we can get a stop on your next tour????
Sarai
February 4, 2013 #
I would love to! I’ve never been to Chicago and have always wanted to go. And Kenn was born in Illinois too!
Krista
February 4, 2013 #
I guess I was unaware of my data visualization nerdiness! This makes me so happy! 66 countries loving garment sewing and Colette Patterns in particular! What a triumph for you and for sewing as a whole!
Agree that a US map by population would be very interesting. :)
Tilly
February 4, 2013 #
Wow, that’s amazing! What a lovely thing to do to see how far you’re spreading your lovely patterns. x
Lynn
February 4, 2013 #
Since I have almost every pattern released, I am going to claim Michigan as my doing, lol!
Anna B
February 4, 2013 #
California loves you, Sarai!
Agneta
February 4, 2013 #
This looks great! And the Taiwanese people thank you for recognizing Taiwan as it’s own country. *s*
Heather
February 4, 2013 #
I’m an American living in Beijing and I was very happy to see China in blue-green! I usually pick up patterns when I am on holiday in the US or Europe as the local postal system isn’t all that reliable. While I have access to a wonderful wholesale fabric market, patterns are difficult to find. I’m going to have to seek out your patterns in Taiwan on my next visit there!
Sarah
February 5, 2013 #
Hi! I see South Africa as one of the countries where yu are stocked, but didn’t see a listing in your stockist list. Where in SA can I buy Colette off the shelf? Yay from very excited data nerd!
Sarai
February 7, 2013 #
Sarah, Kenn looked into it and says he thinks that retailer might have closed up shop? Hopefully a new one will take its place. You should pass our info along to any shops in your area that you think might be interested!
Anja
March 11, 2013 #
You can add another country to your list: I have a few of your patterns and I live in Slovenia (between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia). A friend of mine bought them for me in the States, however, because it was simpler than ordering, so it’s true they weren’t shipped directly :)
Sarah
February 1, 2014 #
Hi there, I’ve been reading your back-posts on your blog (I’m addicted) & I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your work:) and… I’m happy to say we get your beautiful patterns all the way over here in dublin, Ireland!!!
Thank you!!!
:)