We recently launched our website with e-commerce. Visit regularly to see new products.
www.chicshaklifestyle.com or click on the title above.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Come celebrate Emancipation with Meet the Maker : Gerard Perry
Gerard Perry is one of the latest designers to hit the Trinidad and Tobago fashion scene in 2010. He launched his label Gerard Perry Designs on Caribbean Resort night of Fashion Week Trinidad & Tobago (FWTT3), showing in Pigeon Point, Tobago. His Cosqu’elle Collection comprised of lightweight natural fabrics ideal for and reflective of the Caribbean climate, utilizing tie-dye and batik design applications on voiles and silks. He also featured this collection at San Fernando Fashion Week 2010.
The Trinidad-born designer maintains that his wearable art designs not only express who we (the Caribbean) are as a people, but also reflect from where we have come. From this perspective,
Gerard’s representation of his fashion style includes an indigenous exploration of our cultural heritage, often depicting carnivalesque elements rooted deep within our history. In so doing, Gerard brings to light an aspect of his Resort line the likes of which have not quite been seen before in the T&T fashion industry.
The fabric designer firmly believes in the multi- functionality of clothing, and his silk and voile designs can be worn in a range of occasions, from the free-spirited climate of the beach to the attentive demands of the elegant event. Gerard presents his Resort line with an eclectic mix of colour and style which appeals to a select sense of taste indicative of the Caribbean man and woman.
The initial collection from Gerard Perry Designs’ Resortwear comprised of fashion accessories like scarves, shawls, sarongs, salwars, wraps, and he is currently engrossed in constructing
garments for his upcoming collection to be launched in August.
The Trinidad-born designer maintains that his wearable art designs not only express who we (the Caribbean) are as a people, but also reflect from where we have come. From this perspective,
Gerard’s representation of his fashion style includes an indigenous exploration of our cultural heritage, often depicting carnivalesque elements rooted deep within our history. In so doing, Gerard brings to light an aspect of his Resort line the likes of which have not quite been seen before in the T&T fashion industry.
The fabric designer firmly believes in the multi- functionality of clothing, and his silk and voile designs can be worn in a range of occasions, from the free-spirited climate of the beach to the attentive demands of the elegant event. Gerard presents his Resort line with an eclectic mix of colour and style which appeals to a select sense of taste indicative of the Caribbean man and woman.
The initial collection from Gerard Perry Designs’ Resortwear comprised of fashion accessories like scarves, shawls, sarongs, salwars, wraps, and he is currently engrossed in constructing
garments for his upcoming collection to be launched in August.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Rasta Rebellion at Chic Shak's "Meet the Maker"
Event: 'Meet the Maker'
Place: Chic Shak Lifestyle
Date: Wednesday,26th May 2010 and Saturday, 29th May 2010
Time:4:00 pm- 6:00 pm and 12 noon- 4:00 pm
Hi everyone,
Chic Shak's 2010 "Meet the Maker" Open House Series continues this month with Candace and her clothing line Rast Rebel Lion.
Rasta Rebel Lion is a locally based clothing line with a global reach. The line was launched in December 2008 and is a true example of determination and staying true to oneself. Rasta Rebel Lion’s (Rasta Rebellion) designer and Marketing Manager, Candace who holds a post graduate degree in marketing explained that she decided to leave a corporate job and follow her dreams. She said that there is such a feeling of accomplishment and purpose that she receives when she does her sketches and not just sees the finished product but sees someone wearing it. Candace’s aim for every design is to send a positive message. She admits that the line has a Rastafarian energy and influence to it, but the general message that she wants to send is that of “one love” where we do not define ourselves and others by the colour of their skin, gender, social status and other ‘labels’ that promote division and hatred. The activities of the line are geared towards promoting positivity, enlightening minds and instilling pride. She explains that with orders coming from other Caribbean islands and as far as Kenya, her job is more demanding than her previous job, because she is always working.
The Rasta Rebel Lion line currently includes male and female t-shirts and unisex jackets. In the past 17 months, the line has released two separate collections with the last one being entitled “W.A.R – World Awaiting Redemption”. (During this time there was also the launch of the brtands official website www.rastarebellion.com. )The new line is expected to be released at the end of June 2010 and will include the introduction of a ‘rootical chic’ line of dresses.
Candace's message to all young people is to think positively, surround oneself with positive people, work hard and God will do the rest.
Come out on May 26 between the hours of 4 p.m and 6 p.m and Saturday May 29 between the hours of 12 noon and 4 p.m and collect a few positive pieces and get a chance to meet Candace and get some more information about her line.
Place: Chic Shak Lifestyle
Date: Wednesday,26th May 2010 and Saturday, 29th May 2010
Time:4:00 pm- 6:00 pm and 12 noon- 4:00 pm
Hi everyone,
Chic Shak's 2010 "Meet the Maker" Open House Series continues this month with Candace and her clothing line Rast Rebel Lion.
Rasta Rebel Lion is a locally based clothing line with a global reach. The line was launched in December 2008 and is a true example of determination and staying true to oneself. Rasta Rebel Lion’s (Rasta Rebellion) designer and Marketing Manager, Candace who holds a post graduate degree in marketing explained that she decided to leave a corporate job and follow her dreams. She said that there is such a feeling of accomplishment and purpose that she receives when she does her sketches and not just sees the finished product but sees someone wearing it. Candace’s aim for every design is to send a positive message. She admits that the line has a Rastafarian energy and influence to it, but the general message that she wants to send is that of “one love” where we do not define ourselves and others by the colour of their skin, gender, social status and other ‘labels’ that promote division and hatred. The activities of the line are geared towards promoting positivity, enlightening minds and instilling pride. She explains that with orders coming from other Caribbean islands and as far as Kenya, her job is more demanding than her previous job, because she is always working.
The Rasta Rebel Lion line currently includes male and female t-shirts and unisex jackets. In the past 17 months, the line has released two separate collections with the last one being entitled “W.A.R – World Awaiting Redemption”. (During this time there was also the launch of the brtands official website www.rastarebellion.com. )The new line is expected to be released at the end of June 2010 and will include the introduction of a ‘rootical chic’ line of dresses.
Candace's message to all young people is to think positively, surround oneself with positive people, work hard and God will do the rest.
Come out on May 26 between the hours of 4 p.m and 6 p.m and Saturday May 29 between the hours of 12 noon and 4 p.m and collect a few positive pieces and get a chance to meet Candace and get some more information about her line.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Some of Denise's work
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Meet the Maker - Denise Hendrie!
Event: 'Meet the Maker'
Place: Chic Shak Lifestyle
Date: Wednesday,28th April 2010 and Saturday, 1st May 2010
Time:4:00 pm- 6:00 pm and 12 noon- 4:00 pm
Chic Shak is starting another 'Meet the Maker' Open House series and the first designer for 2010 is Denise Hendrie. Diego Martin based Denise admits to being a girly girl, and therefore, fashion has always been something of interest to her. However, from as far back as she can remember, her own sense of style always slanted more towards wearable art/craft (bohemian). She soon became known for donning orginal pieces which she herself crafted and for which she would often be complimented. It was the positive feedback received for her sewing/design stints that inspired her to explore her creative side further to realize her potential and release her inner artisan.
Although Denise still sews and sometimes dabbles in fabric design, she recently expanded her repertoire to include belts and jewellery, a venture that came about quite by chance, when one day, after making a dress she wanted a stand-out piece to complete the ensemble. Necessity became the mother of invention and that ‘stand-out piece’ turned out to be a belt, a macramé belt. Again, the feedback was very encouraging and she soon found herself making belts for friends which after continued experimentation, lead to jewellery.
To create her fashionable belts and jewellery, Denise uses mainly macramé cord and hemp twine/yarn, embellished with various types of beads. Her pieces are like nothing you’ve ever seen before, so, if you don’t like fading into the background and you like to be different, come meet Denise and see her stuff.
You can visit our Facebook group photo album to see a preview of her work.
Looking forward to seeing you.
CS
Place: Chic Shak Lifestyle
Date: Wednesday,28th April 2010 and Saturday, 1st May 2010
Time:4:00 pm- 6:00 pm and 12 noon- 4:00 pm
Chic Shak is starting another 'Meet the Maker' Open House series and the first designer for 2010 is Denise Hendrie. Diego Martin based Denise admits to being a girly girl, and therefore, fashion has always been something of interest to her. However, from as far back as she can remember, her own sense of style always slanted more towards wearable art/craft (bohemian). She soon became known for donning orginal pieces which she herself crafted and for which she would often be complimented. It was the positive feedback received for her sewing/design stints that inspired her to explore her creative side further to realize her potential and release her inner artisan.
Although Denise still sews and sometimes dabbles in fabric design, she recently expanded her repertoire to include belts and jewellery, a venture that came about quite by chance, when one day, after making a dress she wanted a stand-out piece to complete the ensemble. Necessity became the mother of invention and that ‘stand-out piece’ turned out to be a belt, a macramé belt. Again, the feedback was very encouraging and she soon found herself making belts for friends which after continued experimentation, lead to jewellery.
To create her fashionable belts and jewellery, Denise uses mainly macramé cord and hemp twine/yarn, embellished with various types of beads. Her pieces are like nothing you’ve ever seen before, so, if you don’t like fading into the background and you like to be different, come meet Denise and see her stuff.
You can visit our Facebook group photo album to see a preview of her work.
Looking forward to seeing you.
CS
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Copper, Calabash and Clearance Sales
So it's been a while since you've heard from us on the blog side, so to make up for that seven months of silence, you get a super informative post =)
Firstly, we have Chic Shak July Jumbo Sale. It's on till the end of July, so if there's anything you've had your eye on for a while but you were just waiting for the price to drop, now's the time to get it =P
The discounts are as follows
50% off baskets
50% off home accessories
40% off African clothing
20% off bags
20% off slippers
10% of accessories
Ken's Collection
We have some copper items from Kenneth Forde's copper collection. These items are unfortunately not on sale, but the leather and copper jewellery and the copper trinkets make excellent souvenirs.
Calabash Jewelry
We have some pieces from Collin Cooper's Calabash Collection. These lovely hand painted and glazed earrings and bracelets are on consignment and aren't on sale, but are at a reasonable price for something so beautiful.
Firstly, we have Chic Shak July Jumbo Sale. It's on till the end of July, so if there's anything you've had your eye on for a while but you were just waiting for the price to drop, now's the time to get it =P
The discounts are as follows
50% off baskets
50% off home accessories
40% off African clothing
20% off bags
20% off slippers
10% of accessories
Ken's Collection
We have some copper items from Kenneth Forde's copper collection. These items are unfortunately not on sale, but the leather and copper jewellery and the copper trinkets make excellent souvenirs.
Calabash Jewelry
We have some pieces from Collin Cooper's Calabash Collection. These lovely hand painted and glazed earrings and bracelets are on consignment and aren't on sale, but are at a reasonable price for something so beautiful.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Ethno Chic at Chic Shak December 14th 2008
Hi Everybody,
Plans are underway for our Ethno Chic Open House next Sunday 14th 10a.m. - 7p.m.
The following artists and companies have confirmed that they will be at the event. Several of them are new companies whose work we've never featured, therefore we strongly recommend you come and have a look :-)
Koko Karibi Designs
John Cooper Designs
Caribbean Ruby Expressions
Arthur’s Novelties
Jendayi Designs
Camille Harding
Ken’s Copper Collection
Rodco Home Essentials
Audra’s Ultimate Creations
Jacanna Jewellery
Robert Tobitt
Roland Warner
Millhouse Clothing
Nubian Heritage
Earth Scents
Mr. Robert Tobbit is a pannist and he'll have CDs for sale. We'll also have wine sampling from 3 p.m. jewellery. As well as our collection of scarves, clothing, handbags, Home accessories and other arts & crafts from the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Plans are underway for our Ethno Chic Open House next Sunday 14th 10a.m. - 7p.m.
The following artists and companies have confirmed that they will be at the event. Several of them are new companies whose work we've never featured, therefore we strongly recommend you come and have a look :-)
Koko Karibi Designs
John Cooper Designs
Caribbean Ruby Expressions
Arthur’s Novelties
Jendayi Designs
Camille Harding
Ken’s Copper Collection
Rodco Home Essentials
Audra’s Ultimate Creations
Jacanna Jewellery
Robert Tobitt
Roland Warner
Millhouse Clothing
Nubian Heritage
Earth Scents
Mr. Robert Tobbit is a pannist and he'll have CDs for sale. We'll also have wine sampling from 3 p.m. jewellery. As well as our collection of scarves, clothing, handbags, Home accessories and other arts & crafts from the Caribbean, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Bangles Galore!!!!!
Bangles are hot!!! So say all the trend forecasters, and they must be right, because on our last shopping trip we found so many beautiful bangles. Come in and match them up with your outfits for Christmas.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Ring in the season!!!!
Here's our good friend Evelyn Munroe, modelling some of the funky new rings we have for the Christmas season. This one is ebony and silver and comes from West Africa.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
October08
Hey Chic Shak-ers
We only have about ten weeks till Christmas! Where did the time go? We have lots of news for you:
Firstly Chic Shak welcomes Oneka and Michelle to our team. We are now open on Mondays again (YAY!!!) So our week day hours are 10 a.m. - 6p.m. (Mondays to Friday and our Saturday hours are 10a.m. - 4 p.m.
We have loads of new stock for you. We now carry a small line of contemporary designer clothing - you know you guys always ask us about modern clothing from all over the world, well we have some great finds to add to your Christmas wardobe. Stop by and see, and we'll put some new photos up soon. Prices range from $155 - $695.
We also have lots of new handbags in stock in a wide variety of sizes and colours from clutches to large hobo bags - black, brown, yellow, green, orange etc.
Those of you who used to love our Haitian figures, we have a whole range in stock. These photos are already in our Facebook album.
Look forward to seeing you in store.
CS
We only have about ten weeks till Christmas! Where did the time go? We have lots of news for you:
Firstly Chic Shak welcomes Oneka and Michelle to our team. We are now open on Mondays again (YAY!!!) So our week day hours are 10 a.m. - 6p.m. (Mondays to Friday and our Saturday hours are 10a.m. - 4 p.m.
We have loads of new stock for you. We now carry a small line of contemporary designer clothing - you know you guys always ask us about modern clothing from all over the world, well we have some great finds to add to your Christmas wardobe. Stop by and see, and we'll put some new photos up soon. Prices range from $155 - $695.
We also have lots of new handbags in stock in a wide variety of sizes and colours from clutches to large hobo bags - black, brown, yellow, green, orange etc.
Those of you who used to love our Haitian figures, we have a whole range in stock. These photos are already in our Facebook album.
Look forward to seeing you in store.
CS
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Opening Hours and Other Chic Shak News
We've changed our opening hours, and will be closed on Mondays till further notice. Our new hours are Tuesday - Fri 10 a.m. - 6p.m. and Sat 10a.m. - 4p.m.
Other Chic Shak news:
We're producing the promotional magazine for the Caribbean Gift Show. We have advertising opportunities for large and small businesses and the magazine will be distributed for free throughout the Caribbean. Send us a FB note or email us at manzanare.design@gmail.com for further details.
Call for artists and Fine Crafts producers.
We're partnering with a significant charity in October to produce a fundraising auction. Artists and craftspeople interested in being part of this event should drop us a line by email or Facebook so we can send you more details. Our regular customers can look forward to news about the exciting event soon.
Other Chic Shak news:
We're producing the promotional magazine for the Caribbean Gift Show. We have advertising opportunities for large and small businesses and the magazine will be distributed for free throughout the Caribbean. Send us a FB note or email us at manzanare.design@gmail.com for further details.
Call for artists and Fine Crafts producers.
We're partnering with a significant charity in October to produce a fundraising auction. Artists and craftspeople interested in being part of this event should drop us a line by email or Facebook so we can send you more details. Our regular customers can look forward to news about the exciting event soon.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Recycled paper workshop at Chic Shak
Chic Shak will be celebrating Earth Month with a recycled
paper workshop with fibre artist Susan Harewood Thomas.
The workshop will take place over three Saturdays - May
10. 17 and 24th. Learn to make paper from paper pulp,
leaves, flowers and grasses and make cards and decorations
among other items.
Spaces are limited so book yours asap.
Call the store to book or for more information.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Report on the little girl Winnie who we've sponsored in Uganda!
Click on the image for more details.
Thanks to everybody for their donations. Visit Action for Children to do your part for a child in Uganda.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Earth Month at Chic Shak - recycled fibre workshop
Chic Shak will be celebrating Earth Month with a recycled paper workshop with fibre artist Susan Harewood Thomas.
The workshop will take place over three Saturdays - May 10. 17 and 24th. Learn to make paper from paper pulp, leaves, flowers and grasses and make cards and decorations among other items.
Spaces are limited so book yours asap.
Call the store to book or for more information.
Chic Shak Lifestyle
27 Jerningham Ave
Belmont Port of Spain
625-4214 / 741-1875 chicshak@wow.net.
Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18402854088
By the way don't forget we're taking orders for baskets for Admin Professionals Week and Mothers Day
The workshop will take place over three Saturdays - May 10. 17 and 24th. Learn to make paper from paper pulp, leaves, flowers and grasses and make cards and decorations among other items.
Spaces are limited so book yours asap.
Call the store to book or for more information.
Chic Shak Lifestyle
27 Jerningham Ave
Belmont Port of Spain
625-4214 / 741-1875 chicshak@wow.net.
Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18402854088
By the way don't forget we're taking orders for baskets for Admin Professionals Week and Mothers Day
Friday, April 11, 2008
Admin Professionals' Week and Mother's Day gift baskets with Chic Shak
So you're wondering what to give your Administrative staff or your mom (mother - in- law, grandmother and other mothers in your life!)! Well we're making it easy for you again at Chic Shak. Why don't you order gift baskets from Chic Shak. We have gift baskets ranging from $75 - $150 Vat Inc. You can choose between the spa basket - which includes bath and spa products, fruit baskets or a wine basket. All the baskets include a complimentary $50 gift certificate from Chic Shak. Orders are welcome. We'll upload new photos soon, but have a look at some past baskets in our photos.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Some photos from Saturday at the Chic Shak Global Crafts VIllage
Books and post cards by Gillena Cox and Constance Mc Tair
Beautiful crochet by Beverley Aleong
Handmade Journals by Jemima Charles
Friday, March 21, 2008
We're working hard for the Global Crafts Village!
Among the many artists who answered the call to participate in our Global Crafts Village are soap makers, jewellery designers, textile artists, leather workers, writers, painters etc. A full list of the local artists who will have work at Chic Shak, and countries represented is below. Belmont artists will be represented by Ken Forde and Ruchven Bari Waltins of Web Craf Concepts, as well as by Chic Shak and Millhouse Clothing.
Portrait artist Daniel Newflowers will add an interesting twist to the event by doing 'on the spot' portraits in 15 - 45 minutes.
The Global Crafts Village will take place on Saturday 29th March and Sunday 30th March from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is free.
Beverley Aleong
Avery Ammon
Keith Cadette
Jemima Charles
Judy Coward
Gillena Cox
Susan Dayal
Tramaine Douglas
Kenneth Forde
Clare Gumbs
Camille Harding
Cibele Horsham
Donkor Humble Person
Kimo Ifetayo
Michelle Isava
Sandra Johnson
Camille King
Constance Mc Tair
Kamlyn Miller
Alicia Milne
Daniel Newflowers
Lesley-Ann Noel
John Stollmeyer
Ruchven Bari Waltins
Roland Warner
Gregory Williams
The Soap Kitchen
Earth Scents
Millhouse
Chic Shak Lifestyle
We have fine traditional and contemporary crafts from
Brazil
Cameroon
China
Colombia
Democratic Republic of Congo
Dominican Republic
Ethiopia
Ghana
Grenada
Guyana
Haiti
India
Indonesia
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Mozambique
Nigeria
Peru
Senegal
South Africa
St. Maarten
Suriname
Swaziland
Tanzania
Trinidad & Tobago
Uganda
Venezuela
Vietnam
Portrait artist Daniel Newflowers will add an interesting twist to the event by doing 'on the spot' portraits in 15 - 45 minutes.
The Global Crafts Village will take place on Saturday 29th March and Sunday 30th March from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is free.
Beverley Aleong
Avery Ammon
Keith Cadette
Jemima Charles
Judy Coward
Gillena Cox
Susan Dayal
Tramaine Douglas
Kenneth Forde
Clare Gumbs
Camille Harding
Cibele Horsham
Donkor Humble Person
Kimo Ifetayo
Michelle Isava
Sandra Johnson
Camille King
Constance Mc Tair
Kamlyn Miller
Alicia Milne
Daniel Newflowers
Lesley-Ann Noel
John Stollmeyer
Ruchven Bari Waltins
Roland Warner
Gregory Williams
The Soap Kitchen
Earth Scents
Millhouse
Chic Shak Lifestyle
We have fine traditional and contemporary crafts from
Brazil
Cameroon
China
Colombia
Democratic Republic of Congo
Dominican Republic
Ethiopia
Ghana
Grenada
Guyana
Haiti
India
Indonesia
Jamaica
Japan
Kenya
Mozambique
Nigeria
Peru
Senegal
South Africa
St. Maarten
Suriname
Swaziland
Tanzania
Trinidad & Tobago
Uganda
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Just another day at the office!
Chic Shak is a great place to work, to lime and to shop. Here are our two newest members of staff: Azure and Jodie, with Lesley, the boss, not sure whether to approve or disapprove of all this play :-) Azure already has his eye on the Linx machine :-)! If you peep behind the playful staff you can see new stock.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Sharing some of our travel pictures
We really do travel to many of the places we get stock from. People always ask how we get stock. Well Lesley travels a lot, and we make connections wherever she goes. Sometimes people who she meets move on to somewhere else, and that's how we get goods from new sources. That's how we had stock from Vietnam - a friend she had made in Tanzania moved to Vietnam.
Here is a photo of some ladies doing batik in Cape Coast in Ghana. They are using a batik technique that was based on a wood block, but today they now use sponges, which hold the wax better.
We'll share other photos soon.
Saturday, March 08, 2008
International clay traditions
We'll also use the blog to give you teasers about Work In Progress. So during the month of March, we'll be working with potters in Chaguanas. Hopefully they'll be ready in time for our Global Craft Village.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Here comes the Sun!
This Sun clothes hanger is one of the new items in stock at Chic Shak. It comes from Indonesia, and is just one of hundreds of beautiful things in store.
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Chic Shak Global Crafts Village Saturday March 29 and Sunday March 30
Chic Shak Lifestyle is celebrating its fifth anniversary on March 24th 2008. To commemorate the event, we will be hosting a “Global Craft Village” at 27 Jerningham Ave, Belmont, on March 29th and 30th 2008.
Chic Shak, has fine crafts from all over the world including Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean, but would also like to promote fine Trinidadian and Tobagonian crafts alongside the international ones during its anniversary event. To this end, we are inviting local artisans and artists to display well-designed jewellery, clothing and home accessories at the store.
Interested artists or artisans should call at 625-4214 or email chicshak@wow.net., or come visit us at the store at 27 Jerningham Ave Monday – Friday 10 a.m – 6p.m. to get more details on the event.
Above is a photo of our friend Roland Warner, who has confirmed he'll be he here with his fine leather products. Among other artists confirming so far are a poet, a painter and several jewellery designers.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Our most famous customer ever, and here's what she got!
We've maintained great relationships with our customers over the years. Our clientele has been very varied from Trinidad who's who (designers, athletes, current and former ministers etc) to our faithful neighbours in Belmont. Well our most famous customer ever was American songstress Roberta Flack! She was in Trinidad for a show at Zen in late 2005 I think, and popped in and had a look around. Some Bakuba cloth cushions caught her eye! And in 2 minutes she grabbed them up, gave everybody hugs and was gone! While we don't have those cushions anymore, we still have a few pieces of Bakuba cloth from Congo (and Lesley has some wonderful pieces in her private collection!)
Bakuba cloth is a handwoven raffia textile from the Kuba (or Bakuba) tribe in Congo. It is known for its abstract patterns. It comes mainly in two varieties, smaller tufted pieces, and larger flat pieces. We've included a link to Kenyan designer Lisa Christofferson so you can see what they look like. Our pieces start at TT$300.
By the way. we're going to try daily blogging on Chic Shak! Hope you enjoy!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
What's New at Chic Shak - February 2008!
Hello loyal Chic Shakkers,
I think we've all recovered from Christmas and Carnival. We certainly have. We've restocked with exotic new items from all over the world as usual. Such as incense and incense burners, exotic mirrors, jewellery, handbags, bells, windchimes, stools, and more.
Take a look at our photo gallery in Facebook or on our blog; and stop by our store to have a look.
By the way, we're looking for local crafts people to participate in our 5th anniversary celebrations (already!). If you know of any, they can call us at the store: 625-4214 or 741-1875 or email us at chicshak@wow.net.
We'll let you know about those anniversary plans soon.
Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18402854088
See you in store!
I think we've all recovered from Christmas and Carnival. We certainly have. We've restocked with exotic new items from all over the world as usual. Such as incense and incense burners, exotic mirrors, jewellery, handbags, bells, windchimes, stools, and more.
Take a look at our photo gallery in Facebook or on our blog; and stop by our store to have a look.
By the way, we're looking for local crafts people to participate in our 5th anniversary celebrations (already!). If you know of any, they can call us at the store: 625-4214 or 741-1875 or email us at chicshak@wow.net.
We'll let you know about those anniversary plans soon.
Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18402854088
See you in store!
Saturday, December 01, 2007
Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit!
Rabbit Rabbit Rabbit!
Anybody remember saying that on the first of the month? I don't know know where the tradition started, but I remember trying to beat my friends to it every 1st of the month while in high school!
So it's the 1st of December, 24 days to go!
You know there's so much new stuff at Chic Shak that you really must stop by! Looking for something for that Office Gift Exchange? Looking for a gift for someone special? Check us out. Remember we also have gift certificates on sale for the more choosy customer.
Just a reminder that we have our free gift wrapping service as usual. Ask in-store about that when you buy.
To our Facebook friends, even though November is over we still want to hear about your favourite Chic Shak purchase till mid December, and we have prizes for the most interesting stories.
See you in store!
Monday, November 05, 2007
We've lost count! Seven weeks to go?
Hmm we think now, it's seven weeks till Christmas! Wow time flies! We'll be getting new stock every week from now till Christmas. This week we got new jewellery: earrings, necklaces, bracelets etc. in wonderful colours - blues, greens, browns and pinks.
We also got exquisite large glazed ceramic vases and bowls which are great for home decor. We'll upload the photos soon.
We've just uploaded photos of great baskets in case you want to put together your own Christmas baskets, or if you'd like us to do it for you.
We'll have Christmas gifts throughout the Christmas season for you, starting with our Facebook promotion. Tell us about your best Chic Shak buy on our Facebook page, and we'll pick one winner each week from now till Christmas. We have two presents waiting in store for our customers Bridgette Joseph and Shivonne Du barry who were the first people to tell about their Chic Shak buys. Bridgette bought some 'birdie' drink stirrers and Shivonne bought a 'bottle glass' chain from us sometime ago.
We want to hear more of your stories.
Looking forward to seeing you in store!
Monday, October 22, 2007
Ten-ish weeks till Christmas with Chic Shak
One of our suppliers is certain that our countdown is wrong! They say it's nine weeks to Christmas already! For now we still think it's ten weeks. Write us and let us know what you think :-)
In our news this week:
Chic Shak Pre-Christmas Sale
I know some people thought it was a one day sale, but our Pre-Christmas Clearance Sale continues till November 3rd. So stop by, and check out 25% off jewellery and African clothing, and 50% off items on our Super Sale rack.
Join our Facebook group
If you're on Facebook, join our Facebook group. We'll be starting our online Facebook and blog promotions soon! We've started a discussion board on 'What I want for Christmas!'
Gift Baskets
We've uploaded some photos of some of the gift baskets available this Christmas to our blog and Facebook page, but if you don't see one that fits your needs perfectly, you know that we can do something special for you. Our Gift baskets start at $25, and contain, fruit, candies or soaps, as well as a Christmas ornament. . All gift baskets over $100 include a complimentary $50 gift voucher, courtesy Chic Shak.
Gift Vouchers
We just remembered some people have gift vouchers from our last Chic Bagai, which expire on October 31st! Don't waste them! Bring them in! Gift vouchers can't be used for sale items, but you might use them for other great buys.
See you in-store soon!
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