The Retro Bag Collection
Why Vegetable Tanned Leather? If you have been following along with our company in the last year, you know that we have gone a little – ahem – wild...
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Your Favorite Brown Leather Purse
A leather purse is a staple wardrobe accessory, but have you ever wondered about the color of your leather purse and what it says about you? Accord...
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What Is Full Grain Leather?
Consumers have been bombarded with leather terminology for decades, with tricky advertising and marketing tactics afoot, some buyers are understand...
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The Bucket Bag Collection - Exclusive Inside Look
The leather Bucket Bag Collection is sure to excite! Learn more about the new designs today.
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Unicorns Are Real: The Mystery Box Saga
If you’ve ever ordered a Mystery Box from us, there’s a good chance you caught the bug. With a luxury material like full-grain leather, it’s imposs...
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How to Get the Best Deals on Portland Leather Bags
Online shopping has changed the game when it comes to scoping out deals on your favorite must-haves. Portland Leather Goods is your go-to shop for ...
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6 Leather Care Tips: A Comprehensive Guide
We know that moment: after much deliberation over which style and color to choose, you placed your order, and now your PLG package has arrived. Wi...
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Why Doesn't PLG Offer Tan Handles?
We’ve heard it a million times – and really, we don’t blame you! From brand new Groupies to savvy Instagrammers who scroll all the way back to 201...
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Mother's Day Gift Guide
Nothing is stronger than the bond between mother and child….but the bond between a mom and her daily bag is a close second! From the outside it may...
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Bridesmaid Gift Ideas - 2021 Edition
No matter the size of the event, planning a wedding takes a lot of attention to detail and supportive hands. That is why bridesmaids are so essenti...
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What is a Dopp Kit?
Would you like to be a time traveler with us? Let’s go back in time to the early 1900s. Meet one of our favorite leather gurus, Charles Doppelt, a ...
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HOW TO SHOP FEARLESSLY FOR LEATHER
Whether you live in a small town or smack-dab in the middle of New York City, buying leather for your next craft project could prove daunting. That...
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How to Make a Leather Jewelry Dish
DIY LEATHER JEWELRY DISH You need: Leather Multi Hole Punch Tool Leather Hide Scrapes - 1.4mm-2.0mm (See Portland Leather Goods) Scissors Stud...
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How to Thread a Leather Needle (Like a Pro)
If you are new to leatherworking, threading the needle can seem a little intimidating and even confusing. If you are just starting out with leather...
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PLG Makers Market Saturday Nov 2nd: Public Welcome
Makers Market: A Day to Celebrate the Hands Behind the “Handmade” Did you know that we make our leather goods right here in Portland? That’s righ...
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And The Walls Come Tumbling Down...
Journey with us through our workshop expansion over the past few months. From one room to the entire second floor of a beautiful 1950s warehouse, ...
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Eight Awesome Scrap Leather Projects for the Home
Portland Leather Goods was built on craftsmanship and an appreciation for quality. Walking through the warehouse, you will meet artisans who are no...
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