Ponomo

History of Ponomo: Ponomo was born in 2001 out of the contradiction between founder and head designer Hannah Tarkinson’s love for fashion and empty wallet. The collection began with a line of one-of-a-kind leather handbags and wallets. After developing street credibility and responding to the demands of a loyal customer base, the Ponomo line evolved to include jewelry, belts, and accessories. The one-of-a-kind nature of these collections continues to attract a client base as diverse as the materials used to create them. What began in a small basement studio has expanded to include placement in specialty boutiques, a dedicated e-commerce site, and a busy studio in Portland, Maine’s Arts District. To accommodate growing demand, the Ponomo team has multiplied. Ponomo is now run by three dedicated ladies with wildly diverse skills, experiences and fashion senses. We are musicians, visual artists, vintage clothing collectors and more. We have all your style bases covered. Ponomo Products: Ponomo’s jewelry collection is fashioned from re-purposed and reconstructed vintage materials. The acute attention to detail and eclectic construction of this popular line carries over into each of Ponomo’s leather products. Ponomo uses only top-grade salvaged hides, which are dyed, sewn, and tooled by hand. Unique embellishments and antiqued hardware adorn each piece.