About Us

About Us:
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, hand-tooled, leather handbags. 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 throughout New England, a dedicated e-commerce site, and a busy studio in Portland, Maine’s Arts District.

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.