Should I use the ID or the text path for Decorative Jars?

You can use either the ID 7113 or the full path 'Home & Garden > Decor > Decorative Jars'. The ID is often preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.

Can I use product_type instead of the Google category?

No, product_type is a custom, free-form field for your own internal organization. It does not replace the mandatory or recommended google_product_category, which Google uses to classify your items in their taxonomy.

What if my decorative jar is also a piggy bank?

You must choose the most specific category. If the jar is explicitly designed for saving money, it should be placed in the Piggy Banks & Money Jars category rather than Decorative Jars.

Google product category

Decorative Jars

Category ID7113

Full path for the feedHome & Garden > Decor > Decorative Jars

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Galvanized Metal Canisters
Glass Canister Candy with Lid Vintage Colored Mason Decorative Jar
Lingshine Decorative Glass Jars with Airtight Wooden Lids
AA Importing Antiqued Pale Green And Blue Ginger Jar With Lid
Kensington Hill Weldona Vine and Leaf Wood Finish Jar with Lid
Port 68 Jardin Jar
Lumberton Ceramic Jar With Lid Chelsea House
Port 68 Siberian Tiger Porcelain Jar
Fluted Fu Dog Jar
Zentique Victory Wooden Urn
Mark Roberts Checkered Box Jar with Lid
H&M Home Marbled Marble Jar with Lid
GAURI KOHLI Dhanau Decorative Kitchen Canister
White Pierced Porcelain Jar with Lid
Mark Roberts Harlequin Jar with Lid

Decorative Jars Category Overview

The Decorative Jars category, identified by ID 7113, is part of the Home & Garden > Decor taxonomy. This category is designed for ornamental containers meant primarily for aesthetic display rather than functional storage.

What Belongs Here

This category includes items intended to enhance the visual appeal of a living space. Based on examples from the US market, this includes decorative canisters, vintage-style glass jars with lids, ginger jars, porcelain vessels, wooden urn-style jars, and marbled storage jars used as tabletop accents. These products generally feature artistic finishes, such as hand-painted patterns or intricate carvings, that emphasize their role as decor pieces rather than kitchen essentials.

What Belongs Elsewhere

If your items do not fit here, check the neighbouring categories in the Decor hierarchy. Products that serve specific functions should be placed in those categories instead:

Kitchen storage or utility containers should be classified under Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining.
Items primarily used for flowers, such as traditional vases, belong in Vases.
Piggy banks and money-saving jars have a dedicated category: Piggy Banks & Money Jars.
If the product is intended for holding food in a professional kitchen setting, it likely belongs in Kitchen Storage.

Feed Implementation

To classify your products correctly, use the numeric ID 7113 or the full path: Home & Garden > Decor > Decorative Jars. While the google_product_category attribute is optional, providing the most specific category ensures Google processes your feed correctly, as automatic categorization may be less accurate than your manual assignment.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID or the text path for Decorative Jars?: You can use either the ID 7113 or the full path 'Home & Garden > Decor > Decorative Jars'. The ID is often preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors.
Can I use product_type instead of the Google category?: No, product_type is a custom, free-form field for your own internal organization. It does not replace the mandatory or recommended google_product_category, which Google uses to classify your items in their taxonomy.
What if my decorative jar is also a piggy bank?: You must choose the most specific category. If the jar is explicitly designed for saving money, it should be placed in the Piggy Banks & Money Jars category rather than Decorative Jars.

This category in other languages

ru: Дом и сад > Декоративные элементы > Декоративные банки
uk: Дім та сад > Декоративні елементи > Декоративні банки