Arabia Moomin Mug #193
Winternight Glow (2026–)
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The Winternight Glow Moomin mug is a 0.3-litre limited-edition special mug released in 2026 as a collaboration between Moomin Arabia and the Moomin Museum in Tampere, Finland. The mug forms a wintry c...
The Winternight Glow Moomin mug is a 0.3-litre limited-edition special mug released in 2026 as a collaboration between Moomin Arabia and the Moomin Museum in Tampere, Finland. The mug forms a wintry counterpart to the Moominvalley mug released in 2017 and is the second Moomin mug created by Moomin Arabia in collaboration with the Moomin Museum. The illustration on the Winternight Glow mug is based on an original gouache painting by Tove Jansson from 1972, created for the cover of the French edition of her 1957 novel Moominland Midwinter. The illustration shows Moomintroll encountering The Groke in the middle of a snowy winter night. The scene is connected to the story of Moominland Midwinter, in which Moomintroll wakes from hibernation and experiences winter for the first time, encountering new and sometimes frightening things along the way. The mug is first sold at the Moomin Museum in Tampere, where the limited edition is available exclusively from 26 September to 25 October 2026. Wider sales of the Winternight Glow mug begin on 26 October 2026 through Moomin Arabia's own sales channels and selected retailers. The original gouache painting was adapted to the shape of the mug by Moomin Arabia illustrator Parvati Pillai. The colourful illustration based on the painting gives the Winternight Glow mug a distinctive style compared with most Moomin mugs, whose illustrations are based on Tove Jansson's line drawings. The limited-edition mug also features a special back stamp.
Additional information
Name
Winternight Glow
Product category
Moomin Mug
Mug number
193
Production period
2026–
Theme
Special products
Brand
Arabia
Product designer
Kaj Franck
Graphic designer
Parvati Pillai
Characters
Little My
Moomintroll
Sorry-oo
The Groke
Too-Ticky
Measurements
Height: 8.0, Width: 11.0, Diameter: 8.0 cm
Weight
240 g
Colors
Blue, Gray, Multicolor
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.
Parvati Pillai
Parvati Pillai, born in 1989 in Kerala, India, is a visual and creative designer who is passionate about illustration, storytelling, and brand building. Parvati Pillai started working as the Moomin mugs designer and illustrator for the Fiskars Group in 2022.
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.
Little My
Little My lives in the Moomin house and is a part of the Moomin family, even though she is not really related to the Moomins. Mymble older is her mother, Mymble her sister, and Snufkin his half-brother. In spite of her small size, Little My is very courageous, fearless and brave. Little My is known for being quite feisty and having a sharp sense of humour. Little My always makes her own decisions and acts as she sees fit. She doesn’t let any kind of mayhem disturb her, and loves spending time in narrow and unusual places that most can’t even fit into. Little My is also very curious, she loves secrets and is good at keeping them. Little My has an orange bun of hair and a red dress. Little My first appeared in Tove Jansson’s book The Memoirs of Moominpappa.
Too-Ticky
Too-Ticky is a wise and helpful friend of the Moomins. Unlike most of the inhabitants of Moominvalley, she doesn’t hibernate. Too-Ticky is skilled at solving problems, and she is quite perky by nature. Too-Ticky spends her winters in the Moomin bath house, with invisible shrews to keep her company! Too-Ticky believes that everyone learns through their experiences and mistakes. She likes repairing things. Too-Ticky wears a striped shirt, dark trousers and a cap with a tussle. She first appeared in Tove Jansson’s novel Moominland Midwinter.
Sorry-oo
Surku-koira on pikkuruinen, viittaan ja myssyyn sonnustaunut koira, joka asustaa uimahuoneen komerossa. Sarjakuvissa Surku-koira kuuluu Miskalle (Miisa), mutta Muumilaakson tarinoita -sarjan Talven vieraita -jaksossa Reippailija-Hemuli ottaa Surkun mukaansa lähtiessään reissuun.
