Moomin by Arabia Moomins Moominmamma Marmalade Mug 0.3 l apricot, green, red

At a glance

• Capacity: 0.3 l
• Material: Vitro-porcelain
• Dishwasher safe
• Oven safe
• Microwave safe
• Freezer safe
• Apricot, green and red
• "Moominmamma’s Jam" motif
• Moominmamma with her typical calm and caring nature
• Motif based on comics by Tove Jansson from 1956 and 1959
• Classic Arabia shape based on Kaj Franck's Teema
• Illustration design: Tove Slotte
• Made in Thailand

Product details

• Brand: Arabia
• Collection: Moomin by Arabia
• Motif: Moominmamma’s Jam
• Material: Vitro-porcelain
• Capacity: approx. 300 ml
• Height: 8.1 cm
• Width: 11 cm
• Diameter: 8.3 cm
• Weight: 250 g
• Care: dishwasher safe
• Suitable for oven, microwave and freezer
• Illustration design: Tove Slotte
• Made in Thailand
• EAN: 6411801009248

Moominmamma – Jam, coffee and a little time for herself

Moominmamma is the calm center of the Moomin family. She is caring, sensible, and rarely lets small adversities ruffle her feathers. At the same time, she is by no means just busy taking care of everyone else. She also knows how important it is to treat herself to a little break once in a while.

The "Jam" motif captures exactly this side of Moominmamma. The apricot, green, and red design appears friendly and warm, making it a wonderful fit for a character who stands for security and home.

The motif is based on illustrations from Tove Jansson's comics "Moomin Winter" (1959) and "Moominmamma's Maid" (1956). The illustration was adapted as a tableware motif for Moomin by Arabia by Tove Slotte.

A mug with character

To me, Moominmamma is one of those characters who really showcases the special charm of the Moomin world. She isn't loud and doesn't need to be the center of attention. Her strength lies in the fact that she radiates calm and is always there for others.

This makes this mug a lovely everyday piece. It is just as suitable for your morning coffee as it is for a cozy tea break in the afternoon. And perhaps that is one of Moominmamma's most beautiful traits: despite all her care for others, she never forgets to enjoy life herself.

The classic Arabia shape

The Moominmamma's Jam mug features the classic shape of Moomin by Arabia mugs. The design traces back to Kaj Franck's timeless Teema series.

The clean shape creates a beautiful contrast to the detailed illustration. This keeps the mug timeless and ensures it can be easily combined with other tableware.

For me, this combination is one of the great strengths of Moomin by Arabia: Tove Jansson's stories and characters meet a functional Scandinavian tableware shape designed for daily use.

Vitro-porcelain – robust for everyday life

The mug is made of vitro-porcelain. This material is designed for daily use and fits perfectly with the functional Arabia shape.

The mug is dishwasher safe and suitable for the oven, microwave, and freezer. This makes it not only a beautiful piece for Moomin fans but also a mug that can naturally be used every single day.

With a capacity of 0.3 liters, it is a comfortable size for coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

My assessment

I especially like the Moominmamma's Jam mug because it doesn't just show Moominmamma as a supporting character but conveys her own distinct personality. Calm, friendly, and with an appreciation for the small, beautiful things in life.

I also find the color combination of apricot, green, and red very successful. It feels warm and friendly, making it an excellent match for Moominmamma and her role in Moominvalley.

For me, this is a mug that appeals to more than just Moomin fans. Anyone who likes Moominmamma or is looking for a slightly warmer, more colorful Moomin mug for their daily coffee gets a motif here with a truly beautiful story.