Arabia Moomin Mug #94
Night of the Groke (2019)
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In 2019 Arabia launched four Moomin mugs. The pattern design was based on Gutsy Animations’ animation series Moominvalley. This mug was in production until the end of 2019. The mug pictures the hor...
In 2019 Arabia launched four Moomin mugs. The pattern design was based on Gutsy Animations’ animation series Moominvalley. This mug was in production until the end of 2019. The mug pictures the horrified Sniff, Moomintroll and Snufkin, hiding from Groke behind their tent. This was the very first time that the designs in Moomin mugs were based on a 3D animation series. The animation series is based on the original Moomin stories by Tove and Lars Jansson. A high fire technique was used to guarantee the high quality of the surface. A new Moominvalley bottom stamp was added to the mugs in this series.
Additional information
Name
Night of the Groke
Product category
Moomin Mug
Mug number
94
Production period
2019
Theme
Moominvalley
Brand
Arabia
Bottom stamp
1 different
Sticker
Moomi muki 0,3L Yksin kotona - Moomin mug 0,3L Night of the Groke - Designed in Finland - Made in Thailand
Product designer
Kaj Franck
Graphic designer
Arabia
Characters
Moomintroll
Sniff
Snufkin
The Groke
Measurements
Height: 8.1, Width: 11.2, Diameter: 8.3 cm
Weight
250 g
Volume
300 ml
Colors
Blue, Dark blue, Multicolor
Material
Vitro porcelain
Type
Mug
Bottom stamps (1)
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.
Arabia
Arabia was a Finnish design company founded in 1873 specializing in the processing of faijance, tableware and porcelain. The company's product selection consists of popular tableware sets and design products. Valued Arabia products are defined by timeless and strong design and practicality stemming from genuine consumer orientation. Several notable designers, such as Kaj Franck and Birger Kaipiainen, have designed products for Arabia, and Arabia has won numerous design awards. Arabia was acquired by Hackman in 1990 and became one of Hackman's trademarks.
Characters
The Groke
The frightening Groke is a mystical creature in Moominvalley, and many are afraid of her because of her monstrous appearance. Groke spreads coldness around her and even the ground freezes under her. Groke hardly ever speaks a word and wanders around as she pleases, without seeking permission from anyone. Moomins are a bit intimidated by Groke, but they also pity her. Groke has a huge body, large eyes and a nose and a wide set of teeth. Groke first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel Finn Family Moomintroll.
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.
Sniff
Known as a little bit fearful and very kind person, Sniff is often included in the adventures of the Moomin family. He also lives at the Moomin house. Sniff loves everything shiny and valuable, and is sometimes quite infatuated by such things. He dreams of riches and wealth, but so far his plans haven’t paid off. Sniff also loves food, and where there is a delicious smelling dinner, that’s where Sniff is found. Unlike many inhabitants of Moominvalley, Sniff dreads water. Sniff is quick to get excited about things, but if any effort is needed to carry out a plan, he gets bored even more quickly. Sniff’s parents Muddler and Fuzzy lost him when he was very young. The Moomin family found him by chance and took him in. Sniff has pointy ears and a long tail. He was first seen in Tove Jansson’s novel The Moomins and the Great Flood.
Snufkin
Snufkin is a harmonica playing free spirit, who loves fishing and hiking. His worldly belongings travel with him in his backpack, and he values the simple life. Freedom is very important to Snufkin, and he prefers doing things his own way. The wise and reflective Snufkin is very popular and admired in Moominvalley, especially among the tiniest and more fearful creatures. Each year around November, Snufkin leaves to travel south, and his friend Moomintroll stays behind and waits for his return. Mymble and Little My are Snufkin’s half sisters. Even though Snufkin enjoys his time alone, he doesn’t avoid the company of others. Snufkin has a green coat and a slouch hat. He first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel Comet in Moominland.
