Snowhorse- Moomin Winter 2016 Arabia

Just in a couple of weeks, on 1st of October, Arabia will launch the Moomin seasonal products for this coming winter. As last winter there will be a mug, a bowl, 2 small spoons and a set of 4 miniature decorative mugs.

This series is based on the Tove Jansson’s original artwork from the book Moominland in Midwinter and it is designed by Tove Slotte.

Everybody knows that the Moomins sleep through winter. But one year, while the rest of the Moomin family are in the deep slumber of their hibernation, Moomintroll finds himself awake and unable to get back to sleep. He decides to go out and explore his favorite summer spots. He discovers a strange, unknown world where everything is covered in cold, white powder.

While Moomins were asleep, Too-Ticky, who doesn’t hibernate, has built a snow horse right in front of Moomin’s house for the Lady of the Cold.  At first, Moomintroll feels a little angry, lonely, and scared. But soon  many characters come to Moominvalley in search of warmth, shelter and some of Moominmamma’s favorite jam. We can spot Hemulen, trying to teach Moomintroll how to ski and Sorry-oo the little dog who becames Hemulen’s new friend .

The colors are subdued, predominantly white, greys and light blues, but Hemulen and Sorry-oo are nice bright spots of yellow and red on the white background.

The whole set will be available in our shop fqd-icon Finland Quality Design on  1.10.2016. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the notification.

Moomin Posters Collection

Collages11sIntroducing our extensive collection of Moomin posters in two sizes, 24 x 30 cm and 50 x 70 cm, both in lively colors and in black and white. All the pictures are based on Tove Jansson’s original drawings for the Moomin books.  All posters are discounted 20% until July 15, 2016. Order your favorites now at   fqd-icon Finland Quality Design.

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New Moomin Mug Midsummer

Coming in April the new Moomin seasonal mug for summer 2016 – Midsummer. The mug is inspired by Tove Jansson’s book, Midsummer Madness, and it features lovely characters: Snorkmaiden, Mymble and Fillyjonk.

The mug will be available in our shop in the beginning of April. Subscribe to our newsletter to get more information on new products and discounts.

They are here! Ancestor and Tooticky

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The new Ancestor mug, bowl and plate, as well as Tooticky mug, bowl and plate are now available in our store fqd-icon Finland Quality Design.

Both mugs are illustrated by Arabia artist Tove Slotte and they are inspired from the original book “Moominland Midwinter” by Tove Jansson.

The Ancestor and Tooticky mugs are the first to get the character names on the bottom of the mug. Within 6 months also the other character mugs will have the updated stamps.

Moomin Friendship Series from Arabia

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The new colorful Moomin dishes from Arabia celebrate the joy of friendship, as originally told in the story “Who Will Comfort Toffle”.  The story follows little shy and lonely Toffle who in the end overcomes his fears and reaches out to another timid soul, Miffle.

The first dishes of the Moomin Friendship series are a serving bowl, jar with lid and a pitcher. The series will be supplemented in late 2016.

Designer Tove Slotte created a unique product family based on Tove Jansson’s original illustrations, drawing inspiration from the colorful passion of the original story.

“Now once upon a time, although not very long ago, 
And hidden in the forest where the tall dark pine trees grow,
There lived a boy named Toffle in a house that stood alone,
He always felt so lonely, and one night was heard to moan:
I feel so frightened of the dark, especially tonight,
Perhaps I’ll feel a bit more safe if all my lamps I light,
And if that doesn’t really help, then into bed I’ll creep
And cover up my head and try to cry myself to sleep.”

 

 

( Tove Jansson, 1960, Who will comfort Toffle?)

 

Find this series and many other new lovely products in our shop fqd-icon Finland Quality Design

 

Moomins for Stockmann

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The new Moomin Collector’s Plate is due to come out on November 5th. This plate is a follow-up of Special Edition Mug which was produced by Arabia in 2012 for Stockmann’s 150 years anniversary.

Stockmann moominmugThe mug, plate and few other items part of a jubilee collection feature Moomin characters as designed by Tove Jansson for Stockmann gift wrapping paper in the 50’s.

 

Moomin Mug Winter 2015 Hibernation

 

The new winter 2015 Hibernation mug from Arabia has arrived, together with accompanying bowl, spoon and decoration minimugs. Illustrations in lovely Christmassy colors white, red and blue by Tove Slotte inspired from Tove Jansson’s book Moominland Midwinter.

 

Moomintroll wakes up from his winter sleep. His parents are still asleep and the house feels strange and the furniture is covered with veils. Moomin explores the house with an oil lamp. It is snowing outside the the whole Moomin Valley looks strange. Moomintroll is scared and puzzled but he gathers his courage and goes out to be the first Moomin ever to explore the winter.