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A CAREFULLY SELECTED COLLECTION OF HOME WARES, CLOTHING, SNACKS AND ACCESSORIES IN THE OTHER PORTLAND.

http://www.kinfolk.com/city_guide/portland-maine-portland-trading-co/ Just like Kinfolk, Portland Trading Co. has an appreciation for classic pieces, vintage relics and modern silhouettes. Opened by Nigerian-born Kazeem Lawal and his girlfriend, Jessica Kissell, in May 2012, the shop has a cozy, comfortable vibe (he was playing Dave Brubeck on the turntable when we visited). Along with a sweet collection of antique typewriters and accessories, Portland Trading Co. carries everything from Swedish Hasbeens, Balsam Fir incense, clothing for the modern-day ship captain and small-batch, high-quality home wares to well-designed clothing and shoes, food and beauty products and just bubbles over with personality. Kazeem’s goal is to offer a carefully selected collection of goods for house and closet, which includes magazines (yes, Kinfolk! along with Darling, Smith Journal and other of-the-moment titles), comfortable, durable...

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