# CHAÏA

> Globally inspired luxury slow fashion. Hand-beaded bags from India. Hand-crocheted resort wear from Brazil. Designed in Los Angeles.

## Brand

CHAÏA (pronounced "chai-ah") is an artisan luxury brand founded in Los Angeles by Chaya Mobasser. Every piece is handmade by artisan communities in Brazil and India.

## Products

### Beaded Bags
Hand-beaded evening bags, clutches, and handbags crafted using the traditional Adda embroidery technique by skilled artisans in India. Each bag contains thousands of individually hand-placed beads.

### Crochet Resort Wear
Hand-crocheted tops, dresses, sets, shorts, and skirts made by artisan cooperatives along the coast of Brazil — from Rio de Janeiro to Trancoso and Bahia. Techniques include filet crochet, granny squares, and pineapple stitch.

## Values

- Slow fashion: every piece made one at a time, by hand
- Fair wages paid directly to artisan communities
- Cultural preservation through traditional craft techniques
- Designed in Los Angeles, made by hand in Brazil and India

## Collections

- Beaded Bags: https://chaiaofficial.com/collections/beaded-bags
- Brazil Collection: https://chaiaofficial.com/collections/brazil-collection
- Tops: https://chaiaofficial.com/collections/tops
- Bottoms: https://chaiaofficial.com/collections/bottoms
- Sets & Dresses: https://chaiaofficial.com/collections/sets-dresses
- All Products: https://chaiaofficial.com/collections/all

## Contact

- Website: https://chaiaofficial.com
- Email: chaya@chaiaofficial.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaiaofficial
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chaiaofficial

## Policies

- Returns: 14-day return window
- Shipping: Free shipping on orders over $150 worldwide
- Care: Hand wash or dry clean; each piece is delicate and handmade