about
Shop Lyko Slow Goods is an owner-operated folk gift shop nestled in the trees of St. Johns, Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2021 by Willamette Valley artist & vintage buyer, Heather Emery-Walen, Lyko is the ancestral name of Emery’s bohemian great grandmother, Lena Lyko. The Lyko name is an ode to matrilineal traditions & handcraft.
Immersed in folkways as an outsider floor loom weaver & fiber artist, Emery wanted to connect people with the humanity of process, showcasing how intentional production supports our earth’s ecosystem, a more vibrant local economy, and a gentler heart. Slow goods means giving priority to ethical, local, independent, women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ vendors who make eco-friendly goods, without sacrificing design.
The shop collaborates with the Portland creative village by hosting art shows, live music, handcraft education workshops & pop-up bizarres in the backyard garden. The little shop has also been a proud vendor at Portland's acclaimed Pickathon Experimental Music Festival on Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, OR and Hatchfest in White Salmon, WA.
*Fun neighborhood fact- Shop Lyko ’s petite 1940's marigold building was originally the family dental practice of Portland City Councilor Dan Ryan. He was nostalgic & happy to see the space reimagined when he visited the shop in 2026.
*In 2023 the building was adorned with a giant snail mural - a design collaboration between Emery & her friend, Quebecois artist - Estée Preda. It is a Welcome to Slow Town reminder to all who enter St. John’s.
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Connect with us:
contact@shoplyko.com
@shop.lyko
