Howdy and welcome to Orenda Natural Wear!
We are a leather-smith couple with a passion for creating unique and meaningful pieces of art to wear.
We were high-school sweethearts, now married 10 years, living in Colorado with our sidekick; Skeeter, the weenie dog.
Our hope is that you feel empowered , beautiful and complete when you wear one of our creations.
Why just wear normal..when you can EMPOWER ORENDA
At ORENDA, you can find artisanal products made by ourselves and other local artists.
Our artisanal goods include; one of a kind jewelry, custom 100% wool hats, alpaca blankets, crystals, dried flower bouquets, local honey, plants, soap, bath products , tallow products and sooo much more!
All of our leather, jewelry and art pieces are handmade by us, with thought, love and intention. Each piece is one of a kind no two pieces will look the same.. and this is what we think makes our work so special!
We we strive to find the highest quality, ethically sourced and fair trade skin/hides, crystals, stones, and metals we work with.
It is important to us to only source chemical free tanned hides, that are brain tanned or bark/veggie tanned. Although, we prefer hides that are brain-tanned.
Brain tanning is the ancient art that the Native Americans first practiced and still practice to this day. They use the brain of the animal to tan and preserve the hide.
Orenda (Oren-da) Noun
Extraordinary invisible power believed by the Native Americans ( primarily the Haudensaunee nation) to provide in varying degrees all animate and inanimate objects as a transmissible spiritual energy capable of being exerted according to the will of the possessor.
All materials used at ORENDA are natural and beautiful, along with easy to maintain when handled properly.
The beauty of ORENDA, no two piece will age or look the same.
Care Tips
Spot clean with cool water and sponge, if needed.
Avoid excess moisture, lotions and perfumes.
Do not wear while showering or swimming.
Natural wear and tear along with discoloration will occur due to the natural oils absorbed through the skin,
Use leather conditioner if needed to maintain a soft and supple feel.
