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NEW: MIRO bag

10/18/2017

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Portland Handmade Leather tote bag
Portland Handmade Leather bucket bag
NEW: MIRO bag
Our take on the classic bucket bag.
Currently available in Horween Essex Vegtan
​and Black. Available HERE

MIRO pouch
Perfect addition to our new MIRO bag (or any bag!)
Soft leather pouch with D ring for key fob.  5.25 x 8.5" with brass zipper and leather tassel.
Available in vegtan or black  HERE
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leather pouch
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Win and Give!

10/4/2017

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Portland Handmade Leather Bag
Trying to stay positive in these dark times can be a challenge. Bitching is easy, but what is the antidote to bummertown? 

Three things come to mind that have been keeping me sane:

HANGING WITH FRIENDS: cook a meal, go to a show, make some art, play a game, watch a movie, hit a gallery, kvetch over coffee!
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SELF CARE make time to read, meditate, stretch, go for a walk or take a long, hot, mother-lovin bath.
Take note every morning of 3 things you're grateful for (or 3 good things that happened the day before) even if I'm depressed as hell I can usually name at least 3 things that are good in my life.. some days it's my pillow, my blanket, and the bed that I can't seem to get out of.

DO SOMETHING NICE FOR SOMEONE.. for a friend, a lover, a stranger.. no matter. It feels good to share the love (and who couldn't use some love right now?) Give that shoulder a rub, pick up the tab, give that homeless dude the other half of your sammy or a stranger a smile.  Or you can enter our "Win and Give" drawing and not only win a leather wristlet of your choice for yourself but for a friend as well! 

There are three super easy ways to enter: 
  1. Comment on this blog post with a short sentence about the person you will share your prize with (1 entry)
  2. Follow us on Instagram and tag a friend who you will share your prize with on the "Win & Give" photo (1 entry) 
  3. Fill out the form below (you'll be automatically signed up to receive our email newsletters) (1 entry)
Winner(s) will be chosen at random, and notified via email or Instagram on 10/31 ​


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First Friday: ​Jason Tschimperle

9/29/2017

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Jason Tschimperle at xobruno
​Y O U ' R E    I N V I T E D 
Jason Tschimperle | Opening reception
Friday October 6 | 5-8pm
snacks + bevs

xobruno
​811 E Burnside Ste 119
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Jason Tschimperle is an artist, writer and wellness practitioner based in Longbeach WA. He currently runs a wellness and education center in a 54' Boles Aero vintage travel trailer on the Washington coast at Sou'​wester Lodge.

In his spare time he finds peace in drawing as part of his zen practice, reflecting on the the things he connects with - the mountains, ocean, fungi, vultures, feminism, darkness and color.

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​His drawing has become a process of self-realization, allowing​ for imperfection and freedom. This series envisions a post-apocalyptic fleeing to the natural world in order to learn from fungi how to both live without sunlight and to gather resources in the aftermath of a catastrophe.

Jason's work will be 
on display and available for purchase​ at the xobruno shop for the month of October with an opening reception on Friday Oct. 6th from 5-8pm.

​All proceeds to the artist. Hope to see you for First Friday at the 811 building!  

Meanwhile, it's the last week to see the wonderful work of Portland artist Cameron Hawkey. We're going to miss having this work on the wall, which is part of a series of drawings describing life within the Urban Growth Boundary of Portland. 
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Back in the shop: revamped Tremé Hipsak / shoulder bag

9/20/2017

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Treme Hipsak in black handmade leather
Carrying only the bare essentials? Need your hands free for high fives? Just sneaking around? We are excited to bring back the Tremé Hipsak - our revamped version of the classic leather fanny pack. Not just for fannies anymore - now it converts effortlessly to a shoulder bag. As if that weren't enough, you can also buy this sweet little pouch for cards and cash. 

Available in black and natural vegetable tanned leather options, and handmade with the utmost care, this is the only hipsak you will ever need.
SHOP TREME
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Adventures in Shoemaking

6/7/2017

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As a leatherworker, shoemaking has always been on my radar as an exciting but somewhat daunting new endeavor. I finally decided to dive into a 2-week shoemaking intensive at Hope & Industry (formerly Stalworth Shoes & Boots) in Santa Fe, NM.  I chose to make a pair of vegetable tanned, western style-inspired oxfords. 
Handmade Leather Shoes
Following is a photo journal of my 11 days of shoemaking (along with 4 incredible women
who were all such badasses and so fun to hang with during these 2 weeks!)
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DAY 1
Taking individual foot measurements, picking lasts, deciding on shoe shape and style
Shoemaking Day 2
DAY 2
Getting lasts dialed in to match foot measurements by adding leather layers, grinding and sanding. 

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December Holiday Shows!

12/1/2016

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UPCOMING HOLIDAY SHOW DATES:

URBAN CRAFT UPRISING 
Preview night: Fri Dec 2nd 5-9
Sat/Sun Dec 3rd/4th 10-6:00
Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
Seattle, WA
*Find us in the middle front row section:
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CRAFTY WONDERLAND
Preview night: Fri Dec 9th 5-9 

Sat/Sun Dec 10/11th 10-6:00
Oregon Convention Center - Exhibit Hall D
Portland, OR
*We are right across from the info booth, first row to the R as you walk in the main entrance
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RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR
Dec 17/18th 11-6:00

Magnuson Park, Hangar 30
Seattle, WA 
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BEECH STREET PARLOR HOLIDAY BAZAAR 
 Sunday Dec 18th 2-7pm
412 NE Beech St, Portland, Oregon




Hope to see you & Happy Holidays!

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SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS & USA MADE

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BETTER TOGETHER RAFFLE

11/24/2016

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Starting today through Dec 4th we've joined forces with our sister shops at the 811 Building for a "Better Together" Raffle. Purchase $5 raffle tickets here at the shop to win a gift box filled with over $400 worth items from SIX/SEVEN, Haunt, xobruno, Anna Joyce Designs, OKO, Liza Rietz, Seven Sisters and Redux (pictured above). 
All ticket proceeds are donated to JOIN Portland, a local non-profit that provides outreach and permanent housing for the homeless.

Thanks for helping us to give back!
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FREE SHIPPING + GIVING BACK

11/24/2016

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​FREE SHIPPING!

Black Friday through Cyber Monday
+ 10% of all sales donated to the 
ACLU
 

We hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving! 

We are thankful for folks like you who support small businesses like us!
In honor of that, we are offering FREE SHIPPING*
+ 10% of all sales donated to one of our favorite non-profit organizations -
The American Civil Liberties Union whose stated mission is
"to defend and preserve the individual rights 
and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the US"

enter code GIVEBACK at checkout

Best wishes,
Michelle Kline & xobruno team

(p.s last day for online holiday orders is Dec 12th!)

*free shipping in the continental US and no sales tax when you shop Oregon!
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Back in Black

11/24/2016

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Minimalist Tote and SMALL CROSSBODY bag now available in black at our 811 shop
and online (click on the highlighted links)
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First Friday: Aubrey Hornor

11/24/2016

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First Friday at xobruno shop: We're excited to showcase sculptural work and wearable objects by Aubrey Hornor. More of her work HERE
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