HAJI Couture

HAJI is a Couture line of Accessories created by Chicago-based Designer, Aya-Nikole. The line, which debuted in October 2006, consists of two collections: Mystic and Devotion.The Mystic Collection has quickly gained recognition from the Fashion Industry having been featured in Elle Accessories, Self, Time Out Chicago, Chicago Collection, Image, Scene, and Factio Magazines. Jewelry from the HAJI Couture Mystic Collection has also been featured on The Today Show, Metromix TV, BET's 106th and Park, and WGN’s Around Town Segment of the Chicago Morning News. The Mystic Collection consists of 15 different feather earring styles, each style is named after one of the close girl-friends Aya says give her constant inspiration. In addition to earrings, the collection has recently expanded to include necklaces, feathered bangles and whimsical feathered charm bracelets, and clutch handbags with SHOES on the horizon!The use of exotic bird feathers (which are imported from The East),inspires Aya to create artful compositions by layering and combining the many colors and shapes. By carefully hand selecting and trimming each feather prior to weaving them between layers of grosgrain ribbon or leather, Aya is able to achieve superior quality; ensuring that each piece is worthy of it’s “couture” labeling.Debuting in the fall of 2007, the Devotion Collection is featherless, but continues to utilize organic and natural materials. Horn, bone, sea leathers, wood, precious and semi precious metals and stones are used to create elegant jewelry that continues the atavistic HAJI esthetic. While referencing ancient, and tribal pasts with her use of organic, and animal-derived materials, Aya manages to create jewelry that is beautiful, elegant and completely modern.HAJI seeks to inspire women to make a ritual of adornment.HAJI Couture Accessories are available in New York City at HENRI BENDEL, 5th Ave and in Chicago at The Silver Room, 1442 N. Milwaukee AvenueCustom orders are welcome! Send us a message here, referencing the style name and color you are interested in. Payments processed through Paypal.Visit the website at www.HajiCouture.comHAJI's NEXT EVENT: Watch HAJI on THE TODAY SHOW! cut and paste this link:http://video.msn.com/v/us/msnbc.htm?g=539f2767-43b7-4f0 c-b6d5-392b705c2ab6&f=00&fg=IN HONOR OF HAJI'S ANNIVERSARY, TAKE 15% OFF ALL CUSTOM ORDERS FROM OCTOBER - DECEMBER 31ST.