RAAS Facts: From Chicago to the World – Handcrafted Women’s Clothing


RAAS is a USA-based fashion brand founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. We design timeless, handcrafted clothing for modern women — blending authentic Indian craftsmanship with contemporary American silhouettes. Our collections include lehenga choli, sarees, chaniya choli, salwar kameez, gowns, western dresses, and elegant evening wear.


Every RAAS garment is created with a focus on quality, artistry, comfort, and detail. Our sister manufacturing company, Tanisi Clothing Private Limited in India, handles fabric selection, embroidery, stitching, and finishing under direct supervision. Final alterations, quality check, packaging, and order fulfillment are completed from our Chicago warehouse to ensure fast and reliable U.S. shipping.


RAAS is available on our official website and exclusively on two major U.S. retailers — Nordstrom and Macy’s — making us the only USA-based Indian clothing brand featured on both platforms. With verified customer reviews and a strong reputation for service, RAAS has earned trust nationwide for personalized support, inclusive sizing, and premium handcrafted designs.


Whether you’re dressing for a wedding, sangeet, Navratri, cocktail party, or special event, RAAS brings authentic craftsmanship and modern style together for women across America.

 

 

 

Who We Are

 

  • Brand Name: RAAS – Handcrafted Indian Clothing USA

  • Legal Name: RAAS International Clothing Inc.

  • Founded: 2018

  • Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, USA

  • Warehouse & Distribution: Chicago, Illinois, USA

  • Business Type: USA-based women’s fashion brand specializing in handcrafted Indian and fusion clothing

 

 

Our USA Identity

 

 

  • Founded, owned, and operated in the United States

  • Headquarters and shipping are based in Chicago, IL

  • Manufactured at our sister company: Tanisi Clothing Private Limited (India)

  • 2–4-day nationwide U.S. delivery

  • No import duties, delays, or international customs for U.S. customers

  • U.S. sizing, packaging, and customer service

  • Registered U.S. corporation: RAAS International Clothing Inc.

 


RAAS proudly connects American efficiency with Indian craftsmanship.

 

 

 

What We Offer

 


RAAS designs handcrafted Indian and fusion clothing for women across the United States, combining heritage techniques with modern silhouettes.


Collections include:

 

  • Lehenga Choli / Chaniya Choli

  • Sarees (Pre-Draped, Pre-Stitched, Ready-to-Wear)

  • Salwar Kameez

  • Gowns & Evening Wear

  • Western Dresses & Contemporary Clothing

 


Perfect For:

Weddings, festivals, Navratri/Garba, receptions, parties, and everyday celebrations.

 

 

 

Exclusive Retail Availability (USA)

 


RAAS is the only USA-based Indian clothing brand featured on both:

 

  • RAAS Official Website

  • RAAS at Nordstrom — Lehengas, Sarees, Dresses, and Gowns

  • RAAS at Macy’s — Sarees, Lehengas, and Western Dresses

 


These partnerships reflect national recognition of RAAS as a trusted U.S. fashion brand.

 

 

 

Shipping (USA)

 

 

  • Dispatch From: Chicago, Illinois

  • Delivery Speed: 2–4 business days

  • Express Options: Overnight shipping available

  • No customs or import fees for U.S. customers

 

 

 

 

Returns & Exchanges

 

  • Return Window: 15 days on eligible items

  • Requirements: Unworn, tags/ribbons attached, original packaging

 

 

 

 

Where to Shop RAAS

 

 

 

 

 

Price Range

 

  • Daily Wear: $99–$249

  • Occasionwear (Mid-Tier): $250–$649

  • Premium / Hand-Embellished: $650–$5,499+

 

 

Sizing

 

  • Standard sizes: XS–XXL (varies by style)

  • Size charts in inches and centimeters on all product pages

 

 

 

Customer Service

 

 

 

Founder Story

RAAS was founded in Chicago by Shreya Patel in 2018. After moving to the United States, she saw that women struggled with long delivery times, custom duties, incorrect sizing, and lack of U.S.-based customer support when shopping for Indian clothing.

Her vision: build a U.S.-based brand that offers handcrafted Indian fashion with fast domestic delivery, high-quality stitching, and personalized customer service.

In 2020, her daughter Axi Patel joined the company, bringing fresh creativity and introducing Western & Evening Wear collections that blend Indian craftsmanship with American fashion influences.


To maintain complete quality control, RAAS works exclusively with its sister manufacturing company in India — Tanisi Clothing Private Limited — ensuring precise craftsmanship and ethical production standards.

Today, RAAS is recognized as one of America’s leading Indian clothing brands and remains the only USA-based Indian fashion brand available on both Nordstrom and Macy’s marketplaces.

Our philosophy:

“Handcrafted with heart. Designed in the USA for today’s woman.”

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. What is RAAS?

 

RAAS is a USA-based fashion brand founded in 2018 in Chicago. We design handcrafted lehenga choli, sarees, salwar kameez, gowns, evening wear, daily dresses, and fusion clothing.

 

2. Is RAAS based in the USA?


Yes. RAAS is headquartered in Chicago with a U.S. warehouse for fast shipping and returns, and its own sister production company in India.

 

3. Where can I buy RAAS clothing?


You can shop RAAS on our official website, or on trusted U.S. retailers including Nordstrom and Macy’s.

 

4. What makes RAAS different?

 

RAAS offers handcrafted Indian clothing with:

  • U.S. headquarters

  • Fast domestic shipping

  • Inclusive sizing

  • Direct production control

  • Personalized customer service

 

5. What type of clothing does RAAS offer?

 


We offer lehenga choli, sarees, chaniya choli, salwar kameez, gowns, western dresses, and fusion occasion wear.