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
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.
Characters
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.
Snorkmaiden
Snorkmaiden is young and a bit of an erratic personality, always full of surprises. Snorkmaiden is Moomintroll’s friend and his love interest. Snorkmaiden has a brother called Snork, and they belong in the family of Snorks. The snorks change their colouring according to their emotions, and Snorkmaiden turns pale green when she gets upset. Snorkmaiden is an eternal dreamer, who often daydreams of romance and the prince of her dreams. Her vain and flirtatious nature might seem annoying to the others from time to time, but sometimes her stubbornness turns out to be very useful. Snorkmaiden has lovely golden coloured bangs, and a golden anklet. Snorkmaiden first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel Comet in Moominland.
