Moomin by Arabia Moomin Mug 0.4 l pink, cream, black

At a glance

• 0.4 l capacity
• Vitreous porcelain
• Dishwasher, oven, and microwave safe
• Freezer safe
• Soft pink with cream-white and black illustrations
• Featuring Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden
• Motif based on Tove Jansson’s comic “Moomin falls in love” from 1956
• Illustration design: Tove Slotte based on Tove Jansson's original drawings
• Classic Arabia shape based on Kaj Franck’s Teema
• 0.4 l format available since 2022
• Made in Thailand

Product details

• Brand: Moomin by Arabia
• Collection: Moomin Classics
• Motif: Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden
• Material: Vitreous porcelain
• Capacity: 0.4 l
• Height: 9 cm
• Width: 12 cm
• Diameter: 9.5 cm
• Weight: 325 g
• Care: dishwasher safe
• Microwave: safe
• Oven: safe
• Freezer: safe
• Illustration design: Tove Slotte
• Shape: based on Kaj Franck’s Teema
• Basis of the motif: Tove Jansson, “Moomin falls in love”, 1956
• Country of manufacture: Thailand
• EAN: 6411801011418

Moomin falls in love

This pink Moomin mug is all about the complicated relationship between Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden. The motif is based on Tove Jansson’s comic “Moomin falls in love” from 1956.

In the story, Moomintroll falls in love with a theater prima donna. Snorkmaiden reacts with jealousy – and suddenly, the familiar relationship between the two turns into a little love story full of misunderstandings.

In the end, they find their way back to each other

Of course, it wouldn't be a proper Moomin story if something good didn't come of it in the end. With the help of Mymble's daughter, Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden finally realize that they are actually meant for each other.

This mix is exactly what makes the motif so beautiful: it’s not about a perfect, sappy love story, but about feelings, jealousy, confusion, and ultimately about finding their way back to one another.

0.4 liters – the large Moomin mug

At 0.4 liters, this mug offers significantly more space than the classic 0.3-liter Moomin mugs. It is particularly well-suited for a large coffee, café au lait, tea, or hot chocolate.

The larger shape was introduced by Arabia in 2022 as a supplement to the well-known Moomin mugs. The design continues to be based on Kaj Franck's timeless Teema series.

Pink, but pleasantly understated

The combination of the soft pink, the cream-white base tone, and the black illustrations appears romantic without being overwhelming. The color scheme is, of course, a perfect fit for the theme of love.

At the same time, the clean Arabia shape remains understated enough that the focus stays on the motif.

Vitreous porcelain – made for everyday life

The mug is made of vitreous porcelain and is designed for daily use. It is dishwasher safe and suitable for the microwave, oven, and freezer.

That is important to me, especially when it comes to a Moomin mug: it should be beautiful, but it shouldn’t just sit in the cupboard as a mere collector’s item. This mug is made to be used every day.

My assessment

For me, this mug is one of the most beautiful Moomin motifs for those in love. The story of Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden isn’t just romantic – it has humor and tells the story of a relationship where things don't always go smoothly.

The soft pink fits very well with this. And at 0.4 liters, I especially like the size when the mug is intended for a large coffee or tea.

Anyone looking for a Moomin mug for a special person will find here not just a beautiful motif, but a little love story from Tove Jansson's Moomin world.