Arabia Moomin Mug #29
Moomintroll Daydreaming (2005)
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The black and white mug, Moomintroll Daydreaming, is considered very rare. It was released in 2005 for Arabia Museum’s Moomin exhibition and only 2005 pieces were produced. The mug was sold in a ca...
The black and white mug, Moomintroll Daydreaming, is considered very rare. It was released in 2005 for Arabia Museum’s Moomin exhibition and only 2005 pieces were produced. The mug was sold in a cardboard box that had Arabia’s logo printed on it. There’s a special text in the bottom stamp of the mug: “Muumipeikko Unelmoi • Mumintrollet Dagdrömmer • Moomintroll Daydreaming • 2005”. The original illustration is from Tove Jansson’s novel Moominsummer Madness. The mug was designed by Tove Slotte, and the mug is one of her favourites: “Moomintroll Daydreaming is one of my favourites due to the theme, but also for the graphic and peaceful appearance. It was the first mug with no added colours, so it has a very original Tove Jansson feel to it.”
Additional information
Name
Moomintroll Daydreaming
Product category
Moomin Mug
Mug number
29
Production period
2005
Theme
Special products
Brand
Arabia
Bottom stamp
1 different
Sticker
MUUMIPEIKKO UNELMOI - MOOMINTROLL DAYDREAMING - MADE IN FINLAND
Product designer
Kaj Franck
Graphic designer
Tove Slotte
Character
Moomintroll
Original image
Book - Moominsummer Madness (1954) - Tove Jansson
Measurements
Height: 8.1, Width: 11.2, Diameter: 8.3 cm
Weight
250 g
Volume
300 ml
Colors
Black, White
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.
Tove Slotte
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.
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.
