Arabia Moomin Plate #83
Opera Moomintroll saucer 15 cm (2025–)
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The Opera Moomintroll saucer is part of the limited-edition Opera collection for spring 2025, available exclusively in Japan through Scope starting April 1, 2025. The saucer features a stylishly dr...
The Opera Moomintroll saucer is part of the limited-edition Opera collection for spring 2025, available exclusively in Japan through Scope starting April 1, 2025. The saucer features a stylishly dressed Moomintroll, also seen on the front of the Opera mug. His opera cape, feathered hat, and harp bring a theatrical touch to the table setting. The rim of the saucer is decorated with the same ornate pattern featured on the mug. The saucer is part of the Teema series designed by Kaj Franck. The Opera collection includes the mug and two saucers, all available only through Scope’s channels in Japan.
Additional information
Name
Opera Moomintroll saucer 15 cm
Product category
Moomin Plate
Serial number
83
Production period
2025–
Theme
Special products
Brand
Arabia
Product designer
Kaj Franck
Graphic designer
Parvati Pillai
Character
Moomintroll
Measurements
Height: 2.0, Width: 15.0, Diameter: 15.0 cm
Weight
184 g
Color
Yellow
Material
Vitro porcelain
Type
Plate
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
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.
