This purple Astrid Lindgren mug by Design House Stockholm boasts the memorable quote: "I'm a handsome, thoroughly clever, perfectly plump man in my prime." Sound familiar? They are the words of none other than Karlsson on the Roof — one of Astrid Lindgren's most beloved characters. Astrid's timeless works have endured for generations, continually prompting us to stop, smile, and reflect on life. Aside from the quote, the stoneware mug features a charming illustration Karlsson's likeness on its base .
This mug is part of a collection made by Design House Stockholm and Astrid Lindgren AB. The series is meant to commemorate Astrid's timeless works, literature that has touched generation after generation and is read widely to this day. Find your favourite mug from her many wonderful stories, and let it imbue your heart with a nostalgia and sentiment that will brighten any morning coffee time. The mug is available in Swedish or English versions of the quotation.