A Gift Far Beyond the Fabric

A lot of people wonder: “Why would I gift someone home textiles?”
Maybe I’m a little biased because of my Portuguese upbringing, but in Portugal we still honor a beautiful tradition called the “enxoval.”

It’s a custom that accompanies you from childhood into adulthood. Over the years, family members offer you gifts — especially items for the home: bed linens, tablecloths, kitchen textiles, and more. When someone leaves their parents’ home, they take this lovingly curated collection with them. It becomes the foundation of their new life.

As a child, I never understood why relatives gifted me things like tablecloths or bedding. But today, as an adult, I can’t fully describe the joy of unfolding the tablecloth my grandmother once chose for me. She is no longer with us, but the gifts she put into my hands — they live on. They are woven into my home, my memories, and my everyday life.

Over time, I realized something important:
These gifts were never just objects.
They were a way of taking care of me — even when they couldn’t be there anymore.

And that is why gifting home textiles can be so meaningful. They accompany daily routines, celebrations, quiet mornings, and the deeply personal spaces where we rest, dream, and recharge. They become part of a person’s story.

This year, we hope you consider gifting someone Liceia Home — not just as a present, but as a gesture of love, heritage, and lasting connection.
Our bed linen collection comes in simple, timeless colours that adapt to every home, making your gift both beautiful and practical.

And if you’re unsure about choosing the right set, we’ve created the Liceia Home Gift Card so your loved one can select their own piece — something they will cherish for many years to come.

Because sometimes, the softest, simplest gifts are the ones that stay with us forever.