Moomin by Tove Jansson

The Moomins and their friends are a curious bunch of characters that like to explore their surroundings. Their key values include adventure, freedom and respect for nature. Therefore, it seems only natura that Stelton’s assortment corresponds well with these values. The Stelton x Moomins stainless steel To Go cups and drinking bottles can be used again and again – perfect for life on the move. Save resources by bringing your own cup and drinking bottle when you are on the go. 

The illustration for ”Moomin-mamma” comes from the comic strip “Moomin Winter” by Tove and Lars Jansson. 

Moominmamma enjoys a cup of coffee in her rocking chair. As the Moomins prepare to hibernate through what is going to be the worst winter yet, several unwelcomed guests take advantage of the Moomins’ generosity and keep the family awake throughout the long winter. Their quirky but needy guests prevent the Moomins from hibernating and the chaos only increases with the arrival of a little nibling determined to find out everyone’s secrets. One by one, the nibling sees what the Moomins and each of their houseguests do when no one else is looking. But everyone is ashamed of what the nibling has seen and is determined to keep their secret activities, well, a secret! 

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Tove Jansson

Tove Jansson was a multi-talented artist who is mostly remembered as the creator of the Moomins. Her stories about the peace-loving and tolerant Moomins is a global phenomenon and has made her one of the most successful childrens authors of all times.

The island of Klovharun became a haven, passion and a never-ending source of inspiration

There is a surprisingly large number of people who go around dreaming of an island” Tove Jansson wrote. She was among those who got to fulfil their dream.

Jansson’s long life by the sea forms a clear basis for her stories. She spent almost all her summers in Pellinki archipelago in the Gulf of Finland – and preferably moved out there early in the spring each year. For over 20 years she spent several months in the outermost archipelago at the island of Klovharu, with her life partner Tuulikki Pietilä. “The girls”, as the locals would call them, went out to the island in April and usually stayed until September.

The Moomin storie are like love letters dedicated to nature: even the smallest critters and plants are described and illustrated, and the forces of nature are described with respect and grandeur. Those who wish can also interpret deeper meanings from the descriptions of nature.

The pattern for ”Courage” comes from the comic strip ”Moomin’s Winter Follies” by Tove Jansson. 

Moomintroll is bold and courageous whenever it is required of him. He is inclined to look for the positives in any situation and to embrace every experience that presents itself, making him a lot of fun to spend time with! New traditions are created when the Moomin family desires to experience winter instead of hibernating. Snow and winter sports are taking the toll of the first-timers, but in the end Moomintroll is courageous enough to even compete in skiing! 

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The illustration for ”I Love You” comes from the comic strip ”Moomin Falls in Love” by Tove Jansson.

Moominvalley is flooded, so Snorkmaiden and Moomintroll set out to rescue anyone stranded in the deluge. They bring home Miss La Goona, the leading lady of the visiting circus, who turns out to be quite a demanding houseguest.

Nonetheless, Moomintroll, having read one too many romantic novels, falls head over heels in love with her, and chaos ensues. Fortunately, it all ends with a big romantic scene and a heartfelt reconciliation between Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden.

The motifs on the Moomin to go cups and bottles come from the story of ”The Moomin-troll and the Magic Hat.” After a violent storm, the Moomin-troll and his friends go for a walk through the Moomin Valley in search of things that the storm has brought into the valley. The Moomin-troll finds a large black hat and takes it home. It turns out that the hat can do many things, among others, it can turn eggshells into clouds that the Moomin-troll and his friends play with all day. 

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