Blog Archive
In a previous life, Lunasa Leather was named xobruno, an incarnation that lasted 13 years. As the circumstances of the business and leather industry changed, it was necessary to rebrand to more acutely align with our core values, and offer a business model that places integrity, advocacy and right relationship at the center of our products and production. This is an archive of the history of our journey through the years. We are proud of how far it's come.
We are always prototyping and working on new designs, not all of which show up on our website. But not to worry! If you are in the Portland area, you can always stop by our shop and check out the...
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We are super excited to feature new work by MOMO MEOW for the month of May. MOMO MEOW is a multi-media artist living in Astoria OR. She is currently collaborating with her partner on ...
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I had the great pleasure of spending some time in the amazing Hammer Museum this week, and left feeling totally inspired. Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College 1933-1957 is t...
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I was able to get away for 2 whole weeks for a design residency in New Orleans, my other home in many ways. I lived here on and off between 1993-1998 before moving to the Pacific N...
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MARCH INTO SPRING WITH AN ALVAR BAG!
We've been happily bustin' our buns in the studio getting these Alvar bags made and shipped before we leave for our annual residency in a week! Can't wait to get back to New Orleans for some creati...
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IN THE STUDIO: FLAT ZIP POUCHES
Down to the last two hand painted Flat Zip Pouches by the lovely Midori Hirose in the shop! You can also email us at xobruno@gmail.com for purchase. Mailing these out today... So fun to make!
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I was able to skip out of town and go to the coast for 3 nights for the final hurrah of 2015. I always feel the need to decompress and reflect after the holiday madness. We ended up in...
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811 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE PARTY AND WORK BY MIDORI HIROSE
Come join us and the 811 Building for a Holiday Open House Party! Featuring a paint + leather collaboration with Midori Hirose who will also be gracing our walls with her new small paintings which...
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LINKS: URBAN CRAFT UPRISING Sat/Sun Dec 5TH/6TH 10-6Seattle Center Exhibition HallMERCY CORPS HOLIDAY SHOWCASE Tuesday Dec 8th 11-245 SW Ankeny Portland OregonNORTH STAR BALLROOM WINTER BAZAAR...
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We are excited about this new Flat Zip Pouch in vegetable tanned leather.It can be used on it's own or inside one of our larger bags. Complete with brass zip closure & removable strap. .This...
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N E W : C R O S S B O D Y b a gMade with a 5-6 oz distressed leather4 compartments to keep your stuff organized including a front zip pocket, inner and outer pocket. Brass tuck clasp and hardware....
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20% OFF all weekend at the shop or online. 811 E Burnside # 119 Portland OR or www.xobruno.com
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My good friend Carson Terry makes the most amazing hand forged pieces of art and utilitarian objects. I've been wanting to collaborate with Carson ever since we worked on a metal and leather chair ...
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SUMMER JAMS FROM COAST TO COAST
Ollallie scenic area with a view of Mount Jefferson over yonder
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