Festive Apple Cat – Ceramic Mug with Lid & Gift Box, Christmas Edition

Where festive charm meets cozy delight 

This Apple Cat Ceramic Mug with Lid captures the warmth and joy of the holiday season, making it a perfect Christmas gift for anyone who loves playful, heartwarming design.

Handcrafted from premium ceramic, each mug features an apple-shaped handle and lid paired with a cheerful black cat illustration — a design that instantly evokes the spirit of winter coziness and cheerful gatherings. With a 350ml capacity, it’s ideal for sipping coffee, tea, or hot cocoa while wrapping gifts, watching holiday movies, or sharing a quiet morning by the tree.

Available in two joyful styles — Apple Red and Apple Green — each mug comes in a beautifully printed gift box, ready for Christmas gifting or thoughtful year-round surprises. It’s more than just a mug — it’s a small piece of festive happiness to brighten everyday moments.

Includes (per option): 1 × ceramic mug with matching lid

Artisan Heritage

• Made in: Jingdezhen, China — celebrated as the “Porcelain Capital” for over a millennium. Nestled in the hills of Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen has been the beating heart of Chinese ceramics since the Song dynasty. Once home to imperial kilns producing wares exclusively for the royal court, its legacy lives on through generations of master artisans. Every piece from this region carries echoes of dynastic elegance, time-honored technique, and cultural refinement.
• Crafted by: Master artisans who inherit generations of traditional ceramic craftsmanship, shaping each piece entirely by hand using slow wheel-throwing and brush-glazing techniques
• Firing process: Kiln-fired at 1325°C for a full 24 hours, undergoing a rigorous 72-step journey from clay to porcelain — each stage enhancing its strength, resilience, and delicate tactility
• Legacy: Jingdezhen porcelain has graced royal courts, Silk Road caravans, and collectors' shelves around the world. Today, its legacy lives on through a quiet elegance that blends timeless form with contemporary soul

Product Details

• Set Includes: 1 × ceramic mug with matching lid
• Dimensions: Mug: 9 × 8.5 cm
• Capacity: 350ml
  
• Material: High-fired porcelain with hand-brushed white slip coating (fen-yin technique). Matte finish with natural surface variation and exposed clay texture.
• Finish: High-quality glaze with subtle brushstroke texture, creating a refined visual depth. Each piece is handcrafted, with natural variations in tone and pattern that make it uniquely its own.

Meaning & Symbolism

• Fen-yin (white slipware) is a traditional ceramic technique where a layer of white slip — a liquid clay — is brushed over a darker clay body. Instead of smoothing or covering completely, the artist leaves the surface intentionally uneven, allowing the underlying material to show through. This creates a unique texture and depth, often called a “white blush” or “ceramic makeup.” Each piece reveals hand-brushed marks, thickness variations, and natural imperfections — a celebration of imperfection and individuality in handmade porcelain.
• Festive Whimsy — Inspired by the joy of the holidays, each Apple Cat mug combines playful charm with cozy comfort. The apple-shaped handle and lid add a touch of fun, while the hand-painted cat motif brings warmth and cheer — making it an ideal Christmas or seasonal gift for anyone who loves creativity and cuteness.
• Charming Variations — Available in two delightful color themes: Apple Red, vibrant and full of festive spirit; and Apple Green, soft and refreshing like winter mornings. Each mug arrives in an adorable gift box, ready for holiday wrapping or thoughtful gifting.
• Everyday Delight — With a 350ml capacity, this mug is perfect for coffee, tea, milk, or hot cocoa. Whether used at home, in the office, or during cozy winter evenings, it turns every sip into a small celebration of warmth, comfort, and joy.

Craft Story: Jingdezhen

• Historical Significance: Nestled in the misty mountains of Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen has been crafting porcelain for over 1,700 years. The city’s kilns once produced imperial ware for Tang and Song courts, setting technical and aesthetic benchmarks that shaped East Asian ceramics for centuries.
• Ceramic Innovation: Beyond its legacy, Jingdezhen is a crucible of innovation — where traditional hand-throwing and glazing coexist with contemporary experimentation. Studios in the region continue to develop unique clay bodies, custom glazes, and sculptural techniques passed down through apprenticeships and artist guilds.
• Cultural Impact: From monochrome wares to celadon and blue-and-white porcelain, Jingdezhen’s artistic output has long been a cultural ambassador of Chinese craftsmanship. Its ceramics have crossed oceans, appearing in museum collections and collector circles from Kyoto to Amsterdam.
• Modern Renaissance: Today’s Jingdezhen is a vibrant creative hub — home to thousands of independent ceramic artists, design studios, and cross-disciplinary collaborations. The city bridges past and present, producing work that is both deeply rooted and globally relevant.
  

Care Instructions

• Dishwasher safe — suitable for everyday machine washing
• Microwave safe — porcelain is heat-resistant and beverage-safe

• Also easy to hand wash — gentle cleaning preserves the artisan texture and glaze