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Ankor is woman-owned small business that is dedicated to offering specialty sewing services, with a one-on-one design approach. Anika Caldwell, the sole owner and canvas fabricator, brings creativity and problem solving into every project detail. She focuses on helping others find the best materials and making each piece tailored to her client's needs and budget.

 

Ankor was founded in 2015 as a home-based business in NE Portland. As the business grew, Ankor was able to move into a brighter, bigger space still in the neighborhood at the Toast Studios building in May 2022, where the business occupies 700 sq ft in an upstairs loft-like space with more workroom space and lots of natural light. The space provides an inviting, collaborative environment to work and host discovery meetings with clients.

 

Aside from fabricating custom marine canvas and cushions, Ankor has been busy creating van interior cushions, re-imagining outdoor patio spaces and works with new-home construction developers, architects and interior designers to transform commercial settings. Ankor's mission is to provide excellent project management for all sewing services spanning from repairing small tears to fully fabricate industrial strength covers for outdoor uses that require water resistance and uv protection. The company can source many suitable fabrics for any environment and longevity is always a high priority when selecting the best materials.

 

Owner/ Fabricator Anika Caldwell hails from Portland, OR and grew up in a floating home on the Multnomah Channel. She loves spending time outdoors, being around the water, sailing and exploring beaches with her dog Hobie. She is very active in local and regional sailboat racing. After obtaining her BA in Graphic Design at PSU, she worked in the marine trades industry. Anika taught sailing lessons, briefly worked at a rigging shop and performed boat maintenance in Port Townsend, all before landing a job at North Sails Oregon where she learned how to sew. As she completed her undergraduate degree, her interest in patternmaking and designing with fabric became a career objective. Her past roles in production and manufacturing for local companies ended in 2017 as she transitioned into running her own business full time.

 

Anika's approach with all projects starts with consulting with her customer's needs and natural ability to problem solve makes her a successful fabricator. The growth of Ankor depends on collaborations and opportunities all around the pacific northwest region. Boats have used Ankor's gear to travel the high sees from the PNW to Alaska, Hawaii, California, Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond. Producing gear and products people will enjoy is truly the most rewarding part of her job, as well as the lasting relationships with so many wonderful and unique people!

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