Our Story
The Story Behind
the Objects
Founded in 2018. Rooted in a belief that how something is made matters as much as how it looks.
Our Story
How We Started
Anya & Co. began as a single shelf in a borrowed studio space — a few ceramic bowls, a pair of hand-forged candlesticks, a linen throw dyed with black walnut husks. The idea was simple: gather beautiful, honestly made objects and let them speak for themselves.
Six years later, we work with twenty-three artisans across four continents. Our showroom in Portland's Pearl District has become a destination for collectors and gift-givers who want something that cannot be found in a catalog.
What We Believe
Craft Over Production
Every piece in our collection is made by hand, in small batches. We do not carry anything mass-produced, and we never will.
Material Honesty
We favor raw, natural materials that age beautifully — brass that patinas, linen that softens, wood that deepens in color over years of use.
Fair Partnerships
Our artisans set their own prices. We pay upfront, not on consignment. We believe fair compensation is the foundation of lasting creative relationships.
Our Partners
The Makers
Ceramics — Oaxaca, Mexico
Elena Vasquez
Fourteen years of raku firing have given Elena an intuitive understanding of flame and glaze. Her tea bowls are collected internationally, each one a record of fire's unpredictable path.
"We don't choose artisans. We choose relationships."
Anya Petrov, Founder
Jewelry — Accra, Ghana
James Osei
James learned goldsmithing from his grandfather and brings West African metalworking traditions into contemporary forms. His signature: hammered textures that catch light differently with every angle.
Textiles — Gothenburg, Sweden
Maren Lindqvist
Maren grows her own dye plants and weaves on a century-old Swedish loom. Her naturally dyed linens carry the colors of the Scandinavian landscape — muted, layered, quietly luminous.
In the Press
"A boutique that understands the difference between luxury and excess."
Kinfolk Magazine
"Anya & Co. has become the quiet center of Portland's artisan scene."
Dwell
"Objects chosen with the care of a museum curator and the warmth of a friend."
Cereal Magazine
Interested in Carrying Our Artisans' Work?
We work with select retailers and interior designers. If you would like to learn about wholesale partnerships, we would love to hear from you.
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