Arabia Moomin Mug #168
ABC U, 0,4L (2025–)
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The ABC U Moomin mug continues the colorful series of letter mugs. At the same time, a total of six letter mugs were released: B, G, Q, U, X and Z These dishes are part of the "From A to Ö with the Mo...
The ABC U Moomin mug continues the colorful series of letter mugs. At the same time, a total of six letter mugs were released: B, G, Q, U, X and Z These dishes are part of the "From A to Ö with the Moomins" project, which aims to spread the joy of reading and writing. The mug has a capacity of 4 dl. The alphabet illustrations on the dishes are based on Tove Jansson's initial designs and letter illustrations, which Jansson created for the book "The Memoirs of Moominpappa" and Moomin maps. The illustration on the other side of the mug is based on Tove Jansson's comic "Moomin's Winter Follies."
Additional information
Name
ABC U, 0,4L
Product category
Moomin Mug
Mug number
168
Production period
2025–
Themes
Alphabet mugs, Alphabets
Brand
Arabia
Product designer
Kaj Franck
Graphic designer
Tove Slotte
Characters
Moomintroll
Primadonna’s Horse
Measurements
Height: 9.0, Width: 12.2, Diameter: 9.3 cm
Weight
350 g
Volume
400 ml
Colors
Peach, Red
Material
Vitro porcelain
Type
Mug
Designers
Kaj Franck
Kaj Franck was born on November 9, 1911 in Vyborg. He was one of the most internationally known Finnish glass and ceramic designers. In 1932, Franck graduated from the School of Art and Design as a furniture designer. After graduation, Franck worked as a catalog designer, interior designer, and furniture designer. Franck was the artistic director of the Nuutajärvi glass factory from 1950 to 1973. In addition to this, he worked as a teacher at the Art School in 1945 and later as its artistic director from 1960–1969. Kaj Franck has designed products for Arabia, Iittala and Artek, among others. Franck's best-known works are the Kilta series, the Teema series and the Kartio glasses. During his career, Kaj Franck won several awards and received recognition for his design work at the Milan Triennial in 1951, 1954 and the Milan Triennial Grand Prix in 1957. He has also received the Compasso d’Oro Prize, the Lunning Prize, the Prince Eugen Medal and Pro Finlandia. In 1972, he was awarded the title of Professor and Honorary Doctor of the Royal College of Art in London in 1983. Kaj Franck died at the age of 77 in 1989.
Tove Slotte
Tove Slotte, born in 1957, is a Finnish artist and a graphic designer. She is a professional ceramist. Tove Slotte worked at Arabia from 1985 to 1990, after which she has worked as a freelance designer. She is best known for designing and illustrating the Moomin products for Iittala and Arabia ceramics. Tove Slotte has been a Moomin fan since her childhood. She says her favourite Moomin book is The Book about Moomin, Mymble and Little My. Tove Slotte has designed the Moomin products for Arabia for more than 30 years.
Characters
Primadonna’s Horse
Primadonna’s Horse is a circus horse that speaks and happily hands out advice in love affairs. Moomintroll saves Primadonna and her horse, and falls deeply in love with Primadonna. Finally Primadonna and Mymble make Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden realise they belong together. Primadonna’s Horse has a black fur with a floral pattern, and a long, light mane. Primadonna’s Horse is introduced in Tove Jansson’s comic strip #9 Moomin Falls in Love.
Moomintroll
Moomintroll is a lovable and happy creature, and he longs for adventure. He is always at the heart of the event. He cares for his friends very much, and wants everyone around him to be happy. Just like the other Moomins, Moomintroll loves the sea. Moomintroll is a great combination of his parents: He is brave and adventurous like Moominpappa, as well as kind and compassionate like Moominmamma. The best place in the world for Moomintroll is Moominvalley, and he never fails to find an adventure. His fearlessness and longing for adventure sometimes carry him out of the Valley. Moomintroll is a roundish character, and he has a tussle at the end of his tail. In spite of his young age, Moomintroll has experienced the highs and lows of romance with his girlfriend Snorkmaiden. Moomintroll first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel The Moomins and the Great Flood.
