ASmallShopwithaBigNetwork:ChayinLA-Remodelista

A Small Shop with a Big Network: Chay in LA - Remodelista
Chay Wike grew up in New York City, the daughter of rock ‘n roll musicians who emigrated from South Africa in the 1970’s.
Two years ago Chay opened up her eponymous shop on West 3rd Street specializing in household wares and other works that she makes in collaboration with some of our favorite LA designers, including jewelry designer Kathleen Whitaker, Christina Kim of Dosa, and Wendy Polish of Le Feu de l’Eau.
A plywood jewelry counter in the back displays pieces by Suzannah Wainhouse, Fort Standard, Grace Lee, Kathleen Whitaker, and more.
After seeing the custom folding dining table at Dosa 818 in Los Angeles (for a look at the space, pick up a copy of our book Remodelista: A Manual for the Considered Home), Chay was introduced to architect Lindon Schultz who first designed the table with Dosa’s Christina Kim.
Native Line hand-woven wall tapestries are made from wool, brass, gold, and silver.
Chay Wike sits in the front of her small gallery-like shop.
This group displays a Turkish Copper Watering Can ($70), Skultuna Brass Flower Pots ($115 each), Bellocq Teas ($33 each), and Mt. Washington Ceramic Mugs (ranging from $40-$60 each).
The middle shelf holds a Wooden Bowl ($120-$170) containing Fair Trade-certified Wooden Spoons ($22-$30 each) made from higuerilla wood in Peru.
Brahms Mount Cotton Throws ($394), a shaggy Tibetan Lamb Skin ($415), and Australian Sheep Skin ($135 each).
Chay’s geometric logo is seen on the front of the building and on the clotheshangers.
Don’t miss our other favorite shops, restaurants, and places to stay nearby in our Los Angeles city guide.
Location of Chay in Los Angeles:
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