Merry Tales – Handcrafted Christmas Ceramic Mug Gift Collection

Festive Charm — A Handcrafted Christmas Ceramic Mug Collection for Joyful Gifting

Each ceramic mug in this Christmas collection captures cozy holiday cheer with bright colors and playful illustrations. Hand-glazed with a glossy finish and a comfortable rounded handle, these 400ml mugs bring warmth and a touch of whimsy to every sip — perfect for morning coffee, tea, or cocoa.

Available in six delightful designs: Santa Smile, Tree of Joy, Reindeer Joy, Gingerbread Cheer, Red Rim Classic and Green Rim Classic. Beautifully printed motifs and vivid holiday tones make each piece sturdy yet charming — a festive companion for winter mornings, office breaks, and Christmas gatherings. Thoughtfully made and easy to care for, this collection blends everyday practicality with merry spirit.

Includes (per option): 1 × ceramic mug 

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 
• Dimensions: Mug: 7.8 × 9 cm
• Capacity: 400ml
  
• 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 Delight — Each mug in this Christmas collection captures the joyful spirit of the holidays through vivid colors and charming illustrations. From Santa Smile and Tree of Joy to Reindeer Cheer, Gingerbread Fun, and the cozy Red & Green Handle Classics, every design tells its own story of warmth, laughter, and Christmas magic — perfect for cozy mornings and festive gatherings.
• Artful Craftsmanship — Made from high-quality ceramic and finished with smooth glossy glaze, each mug feels sturdy yet elegant in the hand. The 400ml capacity, rounded shape, and comfortable handle make it perfect for everyday use, whether filled with coffee, tea, or hot cocoa. Each pattern is carefully printed to bring brightness and joy to your holiday table.
• Thoughtful Gift Choice — Beautifully designed and full of Christmas cheer, these mugs make heartwarming gifts for family, friends, and colleagues. Whether for holiday breakfasts, office coffee breaks, or as a thoughtful stocking stuffer, they bring comfort, color, and a touch of festive happiness to every moment.

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