Home goods from Portugal with delivery to Ukraine are, above all, the tableware and textiles the country is famous for worldwide. Portuguese porcelain graces the tables of restaurants and diplomatic residences, handmade ceramics are recognizable at first glance, and well-known European brands order bed linen and towels from local mills. Add to that designer cutlery, wool throws from the mountains and large furniture and decor chains. Here is what is worth buying and how to order these items to Ukraine.
What to buy for your home in Portugal
First place undoubtedly goes to porcelain and ceramics. Pieces with more than a century of history, tableware shaped like cabbages and fruit, and stoneware with textured rims in natural colors are all Portuguese symbols that work perfectly both for everyday use and as gifts. Buying Portuguese ceramics on the manufacturer's site is usually cheaper than from resellers abroad, and the choice of collections is wider.
Second, home textiles. Northern Portugal is one of Europe's textile centers, so quality cotton bed linen, terry towels, tablecloths and wool throws are reasonably priced here, and the quality meets high standards. Third, cutlery: Portuguese factories produce minimalist sets seen in designer interiors around the world. Finally, Portugal has large furniture and decor chains with regular sales, especially in January and July.
The best home goods shops
Classic porcelain and crystal are at Vista Alegre, Portugal's best-known manufacturer, dating back to 1824. The famous ceramic cabbages, swallows and fruit-shaped tableware are sold by Bordallo Pinheiro. Costa Nova offers modern stoneware in natural tones. Look for bed linen and towels from a Guimarães mill at Lameirinho, and designer cutlery at Cutipol. For furniture, storage and inexpensive textiles, IKEA with its Portuguese range is a good fit.
Scented soap and home candles are also in the cosmetics from Portugal section.
Another gift idea is wool throws and cushions from the Serra da Estrela mountains, scented candles and classic Portuguese home souvenirs. Such items are light, not fragile and look good in any interior style. If you are furnishing a new apartment, it pays to combine tableware, textiles and small decor in one order: this makes it easier to keep a consistent style and save on shipping.
Fragile and large items: what to keep in mind
Porcelain, ceramics and glass are fragile, so we give them special attention and pack them with extra protective material. Keep in mind, though, that such parcels turn out heavier and bulkier than they look on the site. Before buying, check the item's weight and dimensions, as well as the dishwasher and microwave labels; for porcelain with gold decoration they often differ. Choose bed linen by centimeters: Portuguese duvet and mattress sizes do not always match Ukrainian ones. Large furniture, mirrors and oversized items are best discussed with Pokupka support in advance.
How to order home goods from Portugal
After signing up with Pokupka, you will get a Portugal warehouse address in your account. Enter it as the shipping address when ordering from any shop. When your purchases arrive at the warehouse, we will pack them securely and ship them to Ukraine, to a branch or to your door.