Chaja Nadia Verkerk | Homepage | visual artist, poet, ordinand in Church of England and theatre costume professional

Welcome to my website, I am thrilled to be able to share with you some of my interests, my visual art and my experiences. Please have a look around, to stay up to date with my activities subscribe to my social media or have a look at the calendar below.

I am always interested in getting to know someone new, so please do reach out and introduce yourself!

- Chaja

Welcome

Corsetry inspired fashion

I have recently started designing corsetry inspired fashion. I will be attending several fairs with my items, but am also available for commissions.

Corset Waistcoats

Made from vintage waistcoats with use of gussets, synthetic whalebone boning, and a lace-up back. Perfect as officewear, for a party or a festival. It creates a figurehugging silhouette without being too constricted. Sizing is from a UK size 4 to 24, and if you can't find your size or color we can work together to get you one, for no additional charge. (Delivery time for custom made is approx 3 weeks)

£65

Corset belt

Corset belts made from old handbags. In leather and vegan leather variants. I am hoping to branch out with fabric ones in due course as well. Due to the lace-up back, very size inclusive. Available from UK size 4 to UK size 24. Commissions available for no additional charge. (Delivery time for custom made is approx 3 weeks)

£25

Corsetry inspired skirts

These handkerchief skirts are made from fabrics donated by the local community. For example remnants of big projects, or people clearing out their relatives' house after passing. I aim to give things a new life. With the lace up back it allows you to wear the skirt longer, it can go up to 2 sizes! (Which means you can go for a meal, and not have to worry about not being able to sit down!)
From UK size 4 to UK size 24, other sizes available on request for no additional charge. (Delivery time for custom made is approx 3 weeks)

£40

Coming soon: 16th cent Stays

I am currently working on the design of 16th century stays, in a modern and budget friendly design. Using fibrant colors and fabrics donated by the local community, I want to create garments that are affordable and fun to wear. And which might be a good first step into corsetry and historybounding. Keep your eyes peeled on this site and my social media for updates!

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The Art Studios

Chaja has found residence in a new creative environment. The Art Studios at Free Church URC in St Ives Cambridgeshire houses three local artists and offers other artists to sell their art. Chaja is in most weekends.