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Courtesy Nicole MarshRead MoreADX
Housed in a 14,000-square-foot warehouse in southeast Portland, ADX is one of the city’s most pioneering concepts. The membership-based company provides a “makerspace” for artists and artisans to come together, learn and collaborate. Here, established designers work alongside students and...
Read MoreBeam & Anchor
Owned by husband-and-wife duo Jocelyn and Robert Rahm, a painter and furniture reclaimer, respectively, Beam & Anchor stocks a curated selection of Portland-made products. Aiming to support local artisans, the Rahms operate a second-floor studio, where artisans including furniture and...
Read MoreHand-Eye Supply
With floor-to-ceiling shelves stacked high with kitchenware and outdoor gear, this boutique could be compared to a bespoke outpost of the Container Store. Beautifully styled with blond-wood, clean lines and shoji screen–like doors separating the office from the retail area,...
Read MoreKiriko Made
Located in Chinatown, Kiriko Made has built a reputation on its fine craftsmanship and use of vintage boro fabric (Japanese textiles that have been patched together). The owners, Dawn Yanagihara and Katsu Tanaka, visit Japan often to procure the centuries-old...
Read MoreMaak Lab
Maak Lab (pronounced “make”) co-owners Anoria Gilbert and Taylor Ahlmark got their start in a studio at Beam & Anchor, where they produced their soy-based candles and soaps using natural, sustainable ingredients before setting up a proper shop in downtown...
Read MoreMadeHere PDX
A one-stop shop for souvenirs, MadeHere occupies a warehouse-style space and sells only Portland-made products. Opened in 2014, the store was the first of its kind in a city where local artisans and craft wares are valued above big name...
Read MoreOrox Leather
Deriving its name from Oregon and Oaxaca, Orox was founded in 2005 but has a history that goes back four generations. In 1930s Mexico, Felipe Martinez made sandals and equipment for his local baseball team. The skilled craftsman passed his...
Read MorePaxton Gate
Stuffed to the gills with such curiosities as carnivorous plants, taxidermy, framed insects and vintage science instruments, the San Francisco–based Paxton Gate (named for gardener and architect Sir Joseph Paxton) is a treasure trove of unusual items. While the neo-Victorian...
Courtesy Travel Portland, Jamie FrancisRead MorePortland Saturday Market
In operation since 1974, the Portland Saturday Market is the biggest continuously operated outdoor market in the United States. Vendors include both art and culinary companies, and the only requirement of inclusion in the market is that the goods are...
Read MoreSchoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.
After he stumbled upon a deserted warehouse filled with cast-iron shade molds, Brian Faherty was inspired and launched Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. in 2003 with the aim of creating the next generation of heirlooms. With its headquarters and flagship...
Courtesy Jaclyn CampanaroRead MoreTender Loving Empire
Adored by locals and Portlandia star Carrie Brownstein, who called it a “dream boutique,” Tender Loving Empire is both a record label and a store. The music side of the business supports mostly indie rock bands and local musicians, whereas...
