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. Our workshop is located in Portland, Oregon.
Urban Article
Ida Sorenson
Urban Article founder
I graduated college with a Fine Arts degree focused on printmaking and jewelry, but did not find work in a creative field at first. 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.