The Marimekko Hetkiä latte mug is a coffee mug without a handle inspired by Maija Louekari's Hetkiä "Moments" textile design. This unique ceramic stoneware mug has black illustrative line drawings celebrating a moment in time.
Marimekko is a Finnish design house renowned for its bold, effusive prints and timeless patterns. The company was founded in 1951 by Finnish couple Armi and Viljo Ratia, and the name Marimekko translated literally means “Mary-dress.” Marimekko’s impact reaches far beyond just Finland, howev... More Marimekko
The award-winning Finnish designer Maija Louekari (born 1982) received her Master's in design and B.A. in interior decoration from the University of Art and Design in Helsinki. She made her big break after winning a design competition organized by the University of Art and Design Helsinki ... More Maija Louekari
The design on this latte mug is a piece of art. It reminds me of walking the streets of Helsinki, Finland. I ordered these to use as vases for flowers. I put white carnations in them which looks very clean and crisp and does not detract from the sketch on the mug. It has no handle so looks beautiful as a vase. Of course, one can also use it for their tea or coffee. Am thinking of ordering more to use for my guest room which has a theme of black, white, and grays.