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Independent homeware buying

Your homeware,bought from 1688.

Send a 1688 link. We handle the buying.

Source home decor, kitchen goods, textiles and storage from 1688. Compare specifications, packing, minimums and a landed-cost quote before ordering.

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No link? Describe it or add photos

A link from any shopping platform, or just describe what you need. You approve the quote before anything is bought.

Plan your homeware purchase

List each product with the variants (SKUs) and quantities you want. We check the supplier and send you a quote. Nothing is bought until you approve it.

Where should we send the quote?

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Ceramic vases, olive branches, linen and a woven basket

Home decor sourcing for a considered first order

Bring a product reference and the details that decide whether a sample, small order and protective packing make sense.

The range
Reference photos, materials, finishes, dimensions and quantity by variant.
The sample
Appearance, variation and use details that need approval.
The delivery
Packing concerns, destination and latest receiving date.

Small-order availability depends on the supplier and packing minimums. Agree samples, checks and delivery costs before purchase.

Plan a first home decor order

Prepare a clearer buying request

Use the relevant worksheet to keep product requirements and unanswered questions with your enquiry.

How it works

From homeware idea to packed shipment

From your idea to your door — we take care of the complexity, so you can focus on your business.

  1. 01

    Share your links

    Send 1688 links, screenshots or a description of what you need.

  2. 02

    Confirm specifications

    We discuss quantities, dimensions, materials and options with you.

  3. 03

    Supplier quote

    We contact suppliers and share a quote for your approval.

  4. 04

    Purchase on your behalf

    Once approved, we arrange payment and follow up with suppliers.

  5. 05

    Inspect and consolidate

    We inspect your goods and combine orders at our warehouse.

  6. 06

    Ship to you

    We arrange international shipping and provide tracking.

What we can help you buy on 1688

Homeware for living, dining and storage

Homeware, kitchenware, textiles, baskets and more — we source from 1688 for businesses around the world.

Home Décor & Ceramics

Vases, bowls, decorative objects

Kitchenware

Tableware, cookware, storage

Textiles

Cushions, blankets, linen

Baskets & Storage

Natural craft, organisation

Ceramic bowls and a vase beside linen, carton dividers and honeycomb packing paper

Plan protection around each homeware piece

Material, finish and carton size all affect a homeware order. Review the packed sample alongside the product itself.

  • Confirm the material, finish and acceptable colour variation.
  • Agree inner protection, dividers and outer carton specifications.
  • Compare actual weight with the packed dimensional weight.
Explore the buying checks

Blog

Buying notes

Practical tutorials for quote requests, specification checks, receiving and shipping.

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Guides

Homeware materials, packing and freight guides

Practical guidance to help you source smarter from 1688 and build a lasting homeware brand.

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From 1688 to your business

Ready to bring your ideas to life?

Paste one link or build a list of several. We confirm the specification, check the supplier and quote you the landed cost before anything is bought.