Mary Embossed Stoneware Christmas Mugs 295ml Set of 4 - Cream

These are four cream stoneware mugs made for the Christmas table, each embossed with raised motifs and finished with hand painting. The main design is a goose wrapped in a ribbon that reads Merry Christmas, and around it sit small festive details: a sprig of mistletoe tied with a bow, stars, little hearts, a stocking, a candy cane and a toadstool beside the handle. Each mug holds 295ml and stands 9cm tall and 8cm across, so this is a proper mug size for a full cup of tea or coffee rather than a small espresso cup.

With four in the set, they suit a family breakfast through the festive weeks, a mug of hot chocolate after a winter walk, or mulled drinks when friends call round. Between uses they sit happily on a dresser or an open kitchen shelf, where the raised goose and ribbon catch the eye, and they make a cheerful gift for someone who lays a Christmas table every year. The cream body is quiet enough to sit alongside plain everyday crockery, so they will not ask you to theme the whole table.

The mugs are 100% stoneware, and stoneware is a dense, hard-wearing ceramic that holds the heat of a drink well. The motifs are embossed on the surface and the finish is hand painted, so you can feel the goose and ribbon under your fingers as you hold the mug. Care is straightforward: they go in the dishwasher with the rest of the breakfast things, and in the microwave, so a tea that has gone cold while the presents are opened can be warmed again. They can go in the oven too. For styling, line all four along a shelf with the goose turned outwards, or keep them by the kettle with a sprig of real greenery tucked between them; the styling props shown are not included.

What are the mugs made of?

They are made from 100% stoneware, a dense ceramic that holds heat well, with embossed motifs and a hand painted finish.

How much does each mug hold?

Each mug holds 295ml, a full mug size for tea, coffee or hot chocolate, and is 8cm across and 9cm tall.

Can they go in the dishwasher and the microwave?

Yes. They can go in the dishwasher and the microwave, and the maker lists them as suitable for the oven as well.

How many mugs come in the set?

The set is four mugs, each carrying the same embossed goose design with its Merry Christmas ribbon and small festive motifs.

What does the design on the mugs show?

A goose wrapped in a ribbon reading Merry Christmas, surrounded by mistletoe tied with a bow, stars, hearts, a stocking, a candy cane and a toadstool.