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Peruse handcrafted leather products at Tanner Goods, including wallets, bags, belts, guitar straps and even chairs.

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Shop for Made-In-Portland Goods

Locally crafted products make great souvenirs from your trip to one of the nation's craftiest cities.

Updated Aug. 19, 2020 3 min read

Eden Dawn

Blame it on the pioneer spirit still dwelling within us (or maybe the fact that we just like to play with tools), but the craft culture is alive and well in Portland. These companies churn out consistently cool made-in-Portland goods for the rest of the world to fawn over, from fashionable swimwear and accessories to built-to-last leather goods and stylish lighting fixtures.

Popina Swimwear

Channel your inner Marilyn Monroe with Popina’s retro-inspired bathing suits. Popina Swimwear designer Pamela Levenson translates her love for the 1940s and ’50s into halter-top one-pieces,high-waisted bikini briefs and matching swim skirts for sexy modesty.

Leatherman

If Davy Crockett were alive today, odds are he’d proudly boast a Leatherman tool on his belt. The iconic brand of multitools, knives and related accessories has been a go-to for outdoorsy types since 1983. Still, this Portland-headquartered outfit knows how to keep up with the times— tool models like the “Juice” come in non-Crockett-approved colors, including blue, purple, orange and red. Find the tools at downtown’s U.S. Outdoor Store.

Schoolhouse Electric Co.

Known for its retro-cool lighting and hardware offerings (including hand-blown antique reproduction shades), this 10-year-old company’s 23,000-square-foot(2,137 sq m) showroom in the Northwest Industrial District showcases its made-in-Portland goods. Inside the reclaimed warehouse space, shoppers can also peruse Schoolhouse Electric’s softer(and more portable) side in the form of pillows, throws, rugs, organic soap and more.

Tanner Goods

This North Portland shop is a go-to for heirloom-quality leather goods in the form of belts, bags and wallets. The buttery-smooth pieces are made from superior raw materials, cut meticulously and shaped by Tanner Goods’ stable of dedicated craftspeople.

Betsy and Iya

Betsy and Iya, tucked-away in the fashionable Nob Hill district, carries its own signature brand of metalwork: hand-pounded pieces twisted into cool geometric shapes. Their runway-ready collection of etched and oxidized cuffs is inspired by two of Portland’s most iconic bridges (St. Johns and Fremont).

Grove

Many locals wouldn’t be caught anywhere without their iPhones — especially not without a protective phone case from GroveMade. Each one is made from a single block of bamboo that’s been hand-sanded and oiled before being laser-engraved with either a signature design or your own custom imagery.

Ms. Wood

Fashion-forward Portlanders obsess over Ms. Wood and her innovative collection of kimono-inspired womenswear, fringed leather bags, obi belts and wooden shoes and jewelry. The pieces are dreamed up by Alicia Wood and then crafted with help of husband Ben Wood in the couple’s North Portland home studio.

Egg Press

Paper hasn’t been this cool since — well — ever. Local letterpress masters at Egg Press give age-old techniques a total reboot, using sustainable materials like 100% cotton paper to make distinctive greeting cards, gift wraps and stationery. The whimsical art also comes with a good sense of humor, including graphics like “What’s growin’ on?” mustache charts and piles of bread that say, “Nice buns.” You can find the cards at many Portland stores, including Powell’s City of Books.

Red Clouds Collective

Red Clouds Collective got its start by asking local artists, photographers and others what kinds of products they couldn’t live without (or what they’d always wished they had). The result? Ultra-nifty carrying cases and leather iPhone wallets. Their signature tote bags are made with brass finishing and stitched right here in town using sturdy materials like waxed canvas and Hermann Oak bridle leather.