Lost in the Woods by Design is the work of Hana, a mother, educator, and lifelong maker. What began decades ago with beeswax candles and hand-stitched gifts has grown into a quiet, rooted business creating practical goods inspired by the Pacific Northwest. As a teenager, Hana trained to repair shoes in a tiny cobbler shop in Cedar Mill, Oregon and still sews many of her heavier leather projects on the old treadle machine gifted to her by her mentor. She describes her work as “equal parts experiment, necessity, and devotion.” Hana sources beeswax from a local beekeeper, salvages vintage cashmere for baby booties, and molds every candle herself. Her products aren’t trend-driven—they're tried and true, made to meet real needs with care and integrity. Lost in the Woods by Design is registered as a small batch baby goods manufacturer, uses safety-tested materials, and prioritizes environmental responsibility. Living close to the Pendleton Woolen Mill Store, Hana can often be found rummaging through scrap bins. She’s known throughout her community as the person to bring felted or damaged sweaters to for a new chance at life.
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Lost In The Woods By Design
Goods for the home and the forest, made by hand in Portland, Oregon.
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Why we love them
“Hana has been a lifelong maker, her products are the highest quality and she crafts every element with care. She said she's come up with each product out of a need at one point or another, so it's as functional as it is beautiful. ”
– Team Forage