Moominmamma Moomin mug by Arabia is designed by Tove Slotte with a motif based on Tove Jansson's and Lars Jansson's comics Moomin Winter from 1959 and Moominmamma's Maid from 1956. In this motif we see Moominmamma and all that she embodies. Tove Jansson has herself mentioned that the Moominmamma's role is modelled on her own mother Signe “Ham” Hammarsten-Jansson. Moominmamma is the heart of the Moomin family and a mainstay of the Moomin Valley. All are welcome in the understanding and tender Moominmamma's home.

On one side of the mug, we see the Moomin mother cleaning in the garden together with her maid Misan. The Moomin family do indeed have a maid for a while because their neighbour Fillyjonk believes the Moomin house is messy and that they need extra help to clean. Just as Moominmamma takes care of others, she also takes time for herself, this we can see on the other side of the mug. Here we find the Moominmamma in a rocking chair with a cup of coffee enjoying the peace and quiet.

All Arabia Moomin mugs - find your favourite! All sorts of exciting things happen around Moominvalley all the time. In addition to the Moomins, the valley is inhabited by mymbles, hemulens, fillyjonks and all kinds of small toffles and whompers. The outside world consist of dangers, adventures, even catastrophes as well as enjoyable friendly outings and juice parties. The doors of Moominhouse are always open to Moomins returning home or to wandering vagabonds and other guests. Welcome to the colourful world of the Moomins!

Tove Slotte

Arabia’s Moomins are turned from stories to ceramic illustrations by designer Tove Slotte. She has been drawing Moomins onto Arabia items since the beginning of the 1990s. The designer draws inspiration from Tove Jansson’s original illustrations, which she adapts to ceramic shapes. The Moomins have always been close to Tove Slotte’s heart. She articulated the significance of the Moomins nicely when she said: I think everyone should enjoy a little dose of Moomin philosophy every day.