Makin' Salsa Mug

This mug is decorated with a large detail image of one of Susan Shie's soft paintings (art quilts) called "Ardis and Betty: Making Salsa - 2 of Wooden Spoons (Wands) in the Kitchen Tarot." She made the piece in 2011, after the famous art quilt collector Ardis James and First Lady Betty Ford died July 7 and 8, 2011. Shie wanted to honor them both and tell many stories from their lives. She shows them making a batch of spicy tomato salsa in a kitchen, as their husbands look on, over their shoulders. The artist included Pete Seeger and Nelson Mandela, who were both born in the same year as Betty Ford. Also she put in her own personal stories. You can't read the tiny writing on the mug, but the text acts as a lively surface texture, while the images and colors are quite easy to see and enjoy! It's a bit brighter than I had hoped, but it'll do. I love how you so carefully pack mugs in a lot of bubble wrap and use a very sturdy box. Big thanks!

Very happy with the outcome of prints.. Just note just hoping they don’t wear off like my last mug. Thanku. The wording on the mug appears 10/10👍Thanku

The quality of these larger mugs is very good. I have been putting mine through the dishwasher all the time and it shows no signs of fading or dulling. Ergonomically these are lovely to hold and have fast become my favourite mug for a big cup of tea or coffee. Totally recommend getting the tea infuser with the mug especially if you like using loose leaf tea, which always tastes better from my experience and is better for the environment. Printing was good, bright and most importantly accurately matches the colouring shown on the website.