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14.12.2022

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? Read more

6.3.2025

Bringing Moomin stories to life – Annika Tickle on design, heritage, and playfulness

What is it like to work with the beloved Moomins every day? Annika Tickle knows firsthand. Her team is behind Moomin Arabia’s latest Moomin tableware and home textiles, transforming Tove Jansson’s original illustrations into playful, modern-day collectibles. Design Stories had the pleasure of meeting Annika – read on for our exclusive interview! Read more

5.6.2024

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! Read more

28.4.2023

Design gems for mothers – 7 carefully selected gift ideas for Mother’s Day

Finland, as well as many other countries, celebrate mothers, grandmothers, mother figures and everyone who considers themselves a mother on the second Sunday in May. If you are still pondering what to get for Mother’s Day, not to worry, as we give you seven ideas for design gifts that will delight your loved one and brighten up their home for years to come. Read more

11.4.2023

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. Read more

27.5.2022

TOP 5: The most inspiring new products

The month of May gave signs of upcoming summer and spoiled us with adorable colors. Finnish Design Shop welcomed a fine selection of updated favorites, limited editions as well as an interesting new brand. Get inspired by the newcomers of the season! Read more

20.1.2022

Redesigns to Arabia’s Moomin mugs – Little My and Stinky get all new illustrations

Arabia will update its Moomin Classics line in 2022 by introducing beloved characters Little My and Stinky in redesigned illustrations. The new, updated illustrations will adorn the characters’ mugs, bowls, and plates. Read more

8.9.2021

In Arabia’s seasonal series 2021, Moomintroll wakes up in snowy moonlight

Arabia’s new seasonal series Snow Moonlight draws from Tove Jansson’s book Moominland Midwinter, where Moomintroll experiences winter for the first time in his life. The new tableware collection is available from October 2021. Read more

9.8.2021

Long live the Moomins! Celebrate the Moomin Day with the beloved products

The author and illustrator Tove Jansson's birthday is celebrated on the 9th of August – the day also known as the Moomin’s Day. Jansson’s life work has delighted both Finnish and international audiences through the generations. In the honor of the special day, we picked our favorite Moomin products. Invite the charming characters to your home! Read more

27.4.2021

The Moomin summer mug 2021 celebrates bohemian beach life

Arabia's seasonal Moomin set for summer 2021 is called Together. In the tableware's illustrations, the Moomins continue their summer adventure and enjoy beach life on the French Riviera. Read more

5.3.2021

Pop quiz: Do you know these women in the world of design?

Equality is one of the cornerstones of Scandinavian design and, today, the proportion of women among design world influencers is greater than ever. But how well do you know women's achievements in the field of design? Take the quiz and see! Read more

17.2.2021

Arabia’s new Moomin mugs show Moominmamma and Fillyjonk doing their chores

Moominmamma and Fillyjonk have got renewed tableware sets for Arabia's Moomin Classics collection. In the illustrations, Moominmamma represents a relaxed attitude to life, while Fillyjonk keeps her life in order by neurotically cleaning her home. Read more

20.2.2018

The Hobgoblin, Thingumy and Bob – Arabia’s captivating new Moomin products

Arabia’s new Moomin mugs feature the adventures of Thingumy and Bob and the Hobgoblin with his black panther. The colorful illustrations based on Tove Jansson’s Finn Family Moomintroll book and its drawings have been made by designer Tove Slotte. Read more

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