Founded in San Francisco in 1979, it is the symbol of Kohler & Co.'s highest-end bathroom products. It was fully acquired by Kohler & Co. in 1989 and exists as an independent brand. Former U.S. President George W. Bush family, Arab royalty, Mike Jordan, supermodel Cindy Crawford and other celebrities are its users, and it is the most commonly used luxury bathroom in Beverly Hills' celebrity mansions, and it is also the royal brand of the White House. Many of the executive suites of the ultra-five-star hotels also use Karistai bathroom products. Featuring Barbara Barry, one of the world's 100 best designers, and Michael S. Smith, one of the world's 100 best designers, and Michael S. Smith, one of the nation's most respected interior designers, his products are closer to the concept of high-end customization.