Arabia Moomin Mug #179
Sweethearts (2026–)
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Moomin Mug Sweethearts is a 2026 novelty mug by Moomin Arabia and part of the Classics series, remaining in continuous production. The mug has a capacity of 0.3 litres. The Sweethearts collection was ...
Moomin Mug Sweethearts is a 2026 novelty mug by Moomin Arabia and part of the Classics series, remaining in continuous production. The mug has a capacity of 0.3 litres. The Sweethearts collection was released at the same time as the Loving Care collection in early 2026. The theme of the Sweethearts mug is love, expressed especially through forgiveness and reconciliation. The illustration is based on several comic strip stories by Tove and Lars Jansson. On the mug, Moomintroll believes he has found a logbook about mermaids on the shore, but it turns out to be Snorkmaiden’s closely guarded diary. The misunderstanding enrages Snorkmaiden, and she whacks Moomintroll on the head with the book. On the other side of the mug, the mood has completely changed. The sweethearts have made up, and Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden are depicted embracing in a sea of flowers. The Sweethearts mug illustration is based on three different comic strip stories: Moomin under Sail (1959), The Conscientious Moomins (1958) and Snorkmaiden Goes Rococo (1958). In addition to the mug, the Sweethearts collection includes a plate, bowl, mini mug and tray.
Additional information
Name
Sweethearts
Product category
Moomin Mug
Mug number
179
Production period
2026–
Brand
Arabia
Product designer
Kaj Franck
Characters
Moomintroll
Snorkmaiden
Original images
Comic strip #15 - Snorkmaiden Goes Rococo (1958) - Tove Jansson, Lars Jansson
Comic strip #16 - Conscientious Moomin (1958) - Tove Jansson, Lars Jansson
Comic strip #20 - Moomin under Sail (1959) - Tove Jansson, Lars Jansson
Measurements
Height: 8.1, Width: 11.2, Diameter: 8.3 cm
Weight
250 g
Volume
300 ml
Color
Lilac
Material
Vitro porcelain
Who designs the illustrations for the Moomin mugs?
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.
