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Tove Jansson’s studio: A creative sanctuary and the birthplace of the Moomins
High above the rooftops of Helsinki, Tove Jansson made her home in a quiet studio where creativity took center stage. Comforts were secondary – what mattered most was the work. Design Stories was given the rare opportunity to visit this atmospheric space, sure to move any fan of the Moomins.
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Artek celebrates 90 years – together with the Moomins
Artek kicks off its anniversary year with a special collaboration featuring the Moomins. The Artek + Moomin collection showcases early Tove Jansson illustrations, laser-engraved onto a stool and a cabinet.
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What’s new: Moomin Arabia’s Haru dinnerware
Moomin Arabia’s Haru dinnerware draws inspiration from Tove Jansson’s floral motifs, the shapes of coastal stones, and a fusion of Nordic and Japanese aesthetics. Perhaps the most charming tableware launch of this summer, Haru is designed for serving anything from pancakes to pasta and sushi.
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Franckly Favorites: Most followed Moomin mugs
Unused Moomin mugs gathering dust in your cupboard? If you're ready to part with them, they might find a new home on Franckly – check out which Moomin mugs are the most sought-after!
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Moomin Arabia’s new glass tableware collection is made in Finland
The latest Moomin dishware collection is called Mystical Forest. The glassware, made in Finland, is decorated with charming embossed designs featuring familiar Moomin friends peeking out amidst branches, leaves, and flowers. Explore the new items and adventure into the enchanted forest with the Moomins!
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The Moomins invite you to a wild garden party – introducing the Moomin summer mug 2023!
In the seasonal summer mug of 2023, the Moomin family is hosting a summer party in their garden. The new tableware collection is called Garden Party, and it will be the last of the series featuring the Moomins’ summer activities.
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New Moomin mugs for Moominpappa and Hemulen
The Moomin Classics Collection will be updated in spring 2023 when Moominpappa and Hemulen get brand-new illustrations. The new mugs feature the characters occupied with their favorite chores: Moominpappa taking care of the Moominhouse and Hemulen collecting plants.
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Set the table with the Moomin alphabet: introducing the ABC collection from Moomin by Arabia
Moomin by Arabia's new ABC collection Moomin mugs remind us of the joys of reading and writing and encourage us to come up with meaningful words. Instead of traditional Moomin illustrations, the mugs are decorated with charming Moominous letters.
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Retired Moomin illustrator Tove Slotte: “Tove Jansson’s Moomin stories are an endless source of inspiration”
After 30 years of Moomin illustrations for Arabia, designer Tove Slotte has retired and her work is now carried on by Moomin by Arabia’s own design team. Over the years, Slotte’s illustrations have adorned over 100 Moomin mugs – but which one is the artist’s personal favorite?
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