Painting → Photograph → Silkscreen

In 2015, all of my hair fell out with my alopecia. For years I hid and cried and was embarrassed to be seen (and it took me several years to even let my husband see me bald.)

10 years later, I did the scariest thing and went to the state fair completely bald, eyebrows and all. I've never been more terrified and have my "fight or flight" instincts going haywire for hours. But you know what? I ended the night feeling totally empowered.

I was terrified people would be mean. Make comments. Say I was ugly. But you know what? None of my fears came true. People were kind and compassionate.

I never felt so vulnerable in my life, and I ended up having a night filled with love and support from my friends and having so much fun.

I started putting my art on clothing to help feel more confident, live boldly and celebrate feeling beautiful on the outside and inside. Thanks for coming on this journey with me. 🫶 - Tess

All Tennis & Pickleball Leggings

Our founder, Tess, played tennis at ISU and then traveled between Palm Desert, Tokyo and Asheville and as a lady boss tennis director. She's spent tens of thousands of hours on court. (She's embarrassed to admit that one of her great childhood friends was a ball machine named Bobo. Yes, you heard us.... Bobo). During her many hours on court she craved having a pair of leggings that actually functioned FOR TENNIS.

The slick ball pocket (2-3 balls per side, or 1-2 pickleballs per side) gives you fast, easy access to more balls. The mesh side panels will keep you cool for your juiciest matches. You'll never need (or want) another pair of leggings for the courts ever again. GAME. SET. MATCH, bby.

2-3 tennis balls fit in each side pocket, or 1-2 pickleballs. The pockets have access underneath (no more needing to shove from above, or the "tennis" pockets that are way too small).  Of course, we are usually on the go, so we included our signature pocket on the inside of the back waistband for your phone, and additional pocket for chapstick/ credit cards so you are ready to pop from the courts to run errands, grab a smoothie, and hit your evening yoga class.

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Pandas & Peacocks | Racket Sport

Pandas & Peacocks | Racket Sport
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Tigers & Toucs | Racket Sport

Tigers & Toucs | Racket Sport
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Push Pop Octo Drop | Racket Sport
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Look Good, Play Good Bundle

Look Good, Play Good Bundle
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In the Zone: On Court Capri Bundle

In the Zone: On Court Capri Bundle
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↩️ Easy Returns/ Exchanges

Yes, I accept returns and exchanges! I want you to love your Chtapodi wearable art as much as I loved creating it. Please email Tess at hello@chtapodicollective.com and she will get you taken care of ASAP. I treasure you as a customer!

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All USA orders, straight from the warehouse (i.e. Tessa's house in Asheville, NC.)

👌 Premium Quality

Chtapodi (the Greek word for octopus) combines Tessa's love of art & activeware. Tessa personally ensures every piece meets the highest standards of quality, beauty, function and feel- so you can look incredible from the studio to the streets.