{"product_id":"caramel-swati-hand-painted-ceramic-mug-300-ml-cobalt-blossom-mug","title":"Caramel Swati Hand-Painted Ceramic Mug - 300 ml Cobalt Blossom Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 300 ml ceramic mug is hand-painted in Swat Valley, Pakistan, on a warm caramel-brown body glazed inside and out in the same tone. Cobalt blossom clusters and crimson scrolls run down the central panel, flanked by a turquoise fan band and ivory teardrops, with gold liner work tying the composition together. The caramel ground is the warmest colourway in the mug range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaramel-brown exterior with a matching caramel glazed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt blossom clusters and crimson foliate scrolls in the central vertical panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurquoise fan arcade and ivory teardrop scroll panels flanking the centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold liner work throughout, with a gold-laced handle and turquoise dot beading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 ml (approximately 10 fl oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 inches high, 3.2 inches diameter (10 x 8 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic with hand-painted Swati enamel decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lacquer-sealed hand-painted exterior, food-safe glazed interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash only with mild soap and a soft sponge. Not dishwasher or microwave safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the inside of the mug painted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The interior is a plain caramel-toned food-safe glaze applied to the ceramic body before decoration. All hand-painting is on the outer wall and the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the brown ground hide tea and coffee stains?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior glaze is non-porous, so it does not stain the way an unglazed or crazed surface would. The warm tone does make any residue less obvious between washes than a white interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat makes the turquoise fan band a Swati motif?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe repeating fan or scallop arcade is one of the standard filler bands in Swati ornament, used to separate decorated panels on trays, boxes, and painted architecture. It appears on nearly every piece in this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it suitable for hot drinks?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It handles boiling water for tea and coffee without issue. Avoid extreme thermal shock, such as pouring boiling water into a mug straight from a cold fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted in Swat Valley, Pakistan. Minor variations in color and pattern are natural features of authentic handmade work.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craftan - The house of Pakistani Handicrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45977113952303,"sku":"CRAFTAN-SW-MUGS-MUGS-009","price":900.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5748\/7663\/files\/teaware-D29-2.webp?v=1788174702","url":"https:\/\/craftan.net\/products\/caramel-swati-hand-painted-ceramic-mug-300-ml-cobalt-blossom-mug","provider":"Craftan - Pakistani Handicrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}