Urban Article

  Welcome to our store! We hope you find something to love in our collection, and that it becomes part of your story. In a world of disposable products, we seek to create something of lasting value without harming people or the environment in the process. Every article we sell is designed and created by us, in Portland, Oregon.

Wall Pockets

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Bins and Boxes

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Handbags and Tool Cases

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Decor and Table Setting

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Seconds Sale

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  • Traditionally vegetable tanned or up-cycled American craft leathers.

Aug 15, 2020 

It was so beautiful, we just bought a second one! Well made and very lovely.

dcdusek2420

May 19, 2020

I LOVE this beautiful leather organizer! We live in an airstream so every little item makes a major statement and this one really elevates the aesthetic! Thank you!

Amey

May 8, 2020

LOVE!! Packaging was pretty, and shipping was fast! Thank you for making my office look cuter!

Allie

Jul 9, 2019

Beautiful soft leather. More than I expected as fits nicely around my wrist when walking and looks so hip. Arrived quickly and packaged professionally. Think I may have to buy more as gifts. Love it!!

Virginia

Jul 21, 2020

I love it! We needed something tasteful to help us organize our incoming and outgoing mail. The richness of the brown leather with the teal walls is perfect.

Brandon

Ida Sorenson

Urban Article founder and maker

I graduated college with a Fine Arts degree focused on printmaking and jewelry, but did not find work in a creative field right away. So, I worked a 9-5 job and continued making prints, jewelry, and sewing my own clothing as a hobby. Then, after my two daughters were born, my creative endeavors slowed to a crawl until I attempted to re-stitch a leather purse my grandmother had used in the 70's. It was too worn to repair, so I remade it, and immediately realized I was on to something. Leatherworking was a perfect pairing of my creative skills and interests. I loved that I could make useful and beautiful items. After that first purse, I just kept making.

It's been several years and I still wake up excited to do this work. I'm so grateful for your support.