Merry Whispers – Handcrafted Christmas Ceramic Mug With Lid Gift Set

Festive Charm — A Handcrafted Christmas Ceramic Mug for Joyful Gifting

Each ceramic mug in this Christmas collection captures the cozy magic of the holidays in cheerful red with whimsical illustrations. Available in four playful designs — Santa & Snowmate, Santa’s Flying Gifts, Scarfed Reindeer, and Stocking Reindeer — every style tells its own merry story, perfect for winter mornings and festive gatherings.

The Santa-hat inspired lid adds both practicality and fun: it helps keep drinks warm and dust-free while bringing a delightful holiday accent to your table. With a smooth glazed finish, comfortable handle, and durable ceramic body, this mug blends everyday function with festive charm.

Beautifully boxed and ready for gifting, it makes a heartwarming present for friends, family, or colleagues — ideal for coffee, cocoa, or Christmas treats, and sure to bring a smile to every celebration.

Includes (per option): 1 × ceramic mug with lid, 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 with lid, 1 × Christmas gift box
• Dimensions: Mug: 8.5 × 12 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 Delight — Each mug in this Christmas collection celebrates the warmth and playfulness of the holiday season through vibrant red hues and cheerful characters. From Santa & Snowmate to Santa’s Flying Gifts, Scarfed Reindeer, and Stocking Reindeer, every design tells a little Christmas story filled with laughter and festive spirit — perfect for cozy winter mornings and joyful gatherings.
• Artful Craftsmanship — Crafted from durable glazed ceramic and topped with a Santa-hat-inspired lid, each mug blends practicality with whimsy. The glossy finish and detailed prints bring a joyful energy to your daily coffee or hot cocoa moments, while the twist-on lid design helps retain warmth and keep your drink fresh.
• Thoughtful Gift Choice — Beautifully packaged in a Christmas-themed gift box, these mugs make heartwarming presents for friends, family, and colleagues. Whether for morning coffee, holiday treats, or seasonal decorations, they add a touch of warmth, charm, and color to every celebration.

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