Orox Leather Co. merges Mexican heritage with modern design, producing hand-tooled belts using traditional Oaxacan methods passed down through four generations. Customers value the brand’s storytelling through leather, with each piece reflecting a blend of indigenous motifs and contemporary functionality.
Founded:Family roots trace to 1933 in Oaxaca; relaunched in 2012 in Portland, OR.Location:Portland, Oregon (manufacturing ties to Oaxaca).Core Products:Hand-tooled belts, exotic leather accessories.Standouts:Heritage-inspired designs, natural dye techniques.Materials:Full-grain leather from Oaxacan tanneries, vegetable-based dyes.Sustainability:Small-batch production, ethical sourcing.Customer Sentiment:“Each belt feels like a wearable piece of Mexican history,” per long-time customers.