Merry Tales Charm – Handcrafted Christmas Ceramic Mug with Lid & Spoon Gift Cup

Merry Tales — A Handcrafted Christmas Ceramic Mug Collection for Heartwarming Moments

Each ceramic mug in this festive series is handcrafted with smooth glazed porcelain and a bright red handle, embodying the joyful spirit of Christmas. From Santa delivering gifts to a cheerful snowman, a twinkling Christmas tree, and a playful gingerbread man, every design tells a story of warmth and wonder.

Available in four delightful designs: Santa’s Gift Sleigh, Cozy Santa Gnome, Gingerbread & Candy Cane, and Red-Hat Snowman.

Each mug includes a matching lid and spoon, thoughtfully paired with a festive gift box — ready to bring smiles and cozy cheer to every celebration.

Generously sized at 500ml, these mugs are perfect for coffee, tea, or hot chocolate during chilly mornings and joyful gatherings.
Beautifully packaged and gift-ready, this handcrafted Christmas mug set makes a charming present for friends, family, or loved ones — sharing the sweetness, laughter, and warmth of the holiday season.

Includes (per option): 1 × ceramic mug, 1 × Christmas gift box.

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, 1 × Christmas gift box.
• Dimensions: Mug: 9.5 × 8.8 cm
• Capacity: 500ml
  
• 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.
• Christmas Cheer — Each mug in this festive red-handle collection celebrates the spirit of warmth, laughter, and giving. From Santa’s sleigh filled with gifts to the cozy gnome and the smiling snowman, every illustration captures the joyful rhythm of Christmas mornings.
• Handcrafted Festivity — Made from smooth glazed porcelain, each mug is hand-finished with bright, cheerful details. The vivid colors and charming motifs — Christmas trees, candy canes, ribbons, and stars — make every cup a small piece of festive art, perfect for cozy winter drinks.
• Heartfelt Gifting — Thoughtfully packaged in a matching Christmas gift box, these mugs make delightful presents for friends, family, or anyone who loves holiday charm. Share a warm drink and a smile — spreading joy and festive spirit this season.

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