A textile artist from Covilhã who transforms forgotten wool from a historic factory into luminous, sustainable, and soulful light sculptures.
What We’re Loving is where curation meets storytelling. Here we share the brands that move us and the objects that define them — a careful selection of Portugal’s most inspiring creators and their signature pieces. From timeless design icons to contemporary essentials, each reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability, and cultural authenticity. Discover pieces that not only elevate your daily rituals but also tell the story of Portuguese craftsmanship and innovation.
Discover pieces that not only elevate your daily rituals but also tell the story of Portuguese craftsmanship and innovation.
Mishmash offers minimalist, Portuguese-made stationery tools that invite reflection. Discover the brand focusing on quiet design, local workmanship, and where clear thought takes form.
Mariana Ralo‘s Atelier in Lisbon’s Marvila neighborhood transforms the ancient art of tapestry into contemporary, tactile pieces. Her global sourcing of traditional materials fuses universal inspiration with Portuguese craft, creating exclusive, highly textured interiors.
Branca® is a Lisbon-born furniture brand that embodies a commitment to slow design and structural integrity. Led by curator and designer Marco Sousa Santos, the brand’s methodology is a Synthesis of Design, Technology, and Tradition, creating lasting pieces that have achieved global acclaim in institutions like the V&A and MOMA.
From contemporary furniture to hand-crafted details, discover objects that bring Portuguese design and tradition into your everyday spaces.
Anna Westerlund defines a unique approach to Portuguese ceramics. The creator and designer elevates the craft through a personal philosophy of “slow design,” combining intense Craftsmanship with a deliberate embrace of imperfection. Her talent has earned commissions from Christian Dior Paris and presence in the MOMA Design Store.
Teresa Rego defines a new visual lexicon. The artist synthesizes the rigor of architecture with the freedom of illustration, creating bold graphic patterns that elevate the Sensory Experience of the home. Her talent has earned her collaborations with elite brands like Prada.
Escovaria de Belomonte is a historic shop and the sole remaining artisan atelier in Portugal dedicated to the intricate escovaria craft. Across four generations, this Porto institution balances ancestral technique with visionary modern design, elevating utility to an act of refined living.
From their Lisbon workshop, Junto Wood Design creates solid wood furniture with a quiet, structural honesty. A story of material reverence and timeless Portuguese craft.
Elegant essentials and statement pieces that combine heritage techniques with modern style. Crafted in Portugal for a life well lived.
From discarded skateboard decks to objects of art. Discover the story of João, the artisan behind JG Designs, who creates unique, handmade eyewear in Portugal.
Reimagining a national classic, Sanjo weaves 90 years of heritage into a design-forward future — grounding Portuguese identity in every step.
Some stories are not meant to end. For Portuguese shoe brand MARAY, a simple message posted to the quiet scroll of a social media feed—announcing its intended closure—became not an epilogue, but the start of an unexpected second chapter.
Joplins is a Portuguese artisan brand making sunglasses with clarity of purpose—where material, sustainability, and modern aesthetics converge with intention.
The Products That Ignite Our Passion: Unveiling Our Objects of Desire.
There are designs that seem to transcend time, moving effortlessly through decades and across borders. Olaio’s IK Chair is one of those rare pieces.
Natural, sustainable, and sensorial. Explore beauty and wellness crafted with care, rooted in Portugal’s landscapes and traditions.
Since 1887, Claus Porto has perfected the art of soap-making. A journey of heritage, craftsmanship, and distinctive Belle Époque and Art Deco design.
How a Portuguese Brand is Setting New Standards in the Cosmetics Industry.
A Century-Old Tradition of Natural Skincare Recipes.
Experience the passion and dedication of Castelbel, where every product is a gift crafted with love and a true reflection of Portugal’s beauty.
Objects and experiences that reflect a thoughtful way of living, blending Portuguese creativity with a global perspective.
Founded in 1845, Torres Novas embodies the resilient Portuguese craft tradition. After closing in 2011, a new generation revived its legacy, weaving stories of place and time into exceptional home textiles for today.
Discover the superior craftsmanship of Cork Padel‘s handcrafted rackets and take your game to new heights.
From a Humble Pencil Manufacturer in Portugal to a Global Innovator in Art Supplies.
Discover the Quality Craftsmanship and Elegant Designs of Tabor Saddles’ Hand-Manufactured Leather Bike Saddles.
You’ve seen them in our stories, now they’re ready to come home. A handpicked selection of objects available now through our curated store.. Each piece reflects the standards of design, craftsmanship, and cultural relevance that define our platform. Thoughtful by nature, timeless by design, and yours to own.
It all began with a list — a quiet collection of names that stood out for their integrity, originality, and the way they brought Portuguese heritage into dialogue with contemporary design.
These were not just beautiful objects, but meaningful ones. Behind each was a story, a process, a way of thinking that felt deeply connected to place and purpose.
THE PORTUGUESE LIST was born from the desire to share these voices — to create a platform where Portuguese creativity could be discovered, celebrated, and seen through a more intentional lens.
This is a curated space where design is treated as language — as a form of expression that brings together material, memory, and meaning. Through editorial features, brand stories, and thoughtful visual narratives, we invite you to explore the people, ideas, and traditions shaping Portugal’s creative present and future.
From ancestral techniques to experimental forms, the work we feature is united by its sense of care — for detail, for process, for cultural continuity. Whether rooted in the rhythms of craft or the boldness of design thinking, each voice we share contributes to a living portrait of Portuguese creativity.
THE PORTUGUESE LIST is for those who value beauty with depth. For those drawn to authenticity, cultural resonance, and the quiet power of considered design. Whether you are discovering Portugal for the first time or returning to it with fresh eyes, we welcome you into this evolving story.
This is just the beginning. We’re proud to share it with you.
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Curated in Portugal. Shared with the world.
THE PORTUGUESE LIST
