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Asia - The Peoples of Mainland Southeast (1971) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

Asia - The Peoples of Mainland Southeast (1971) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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Asia - The Peoples of Mainland Southeast (1971) - Black Mug Design

This design is a map of Mainland Southeast Asia that turns the region into a record of its people, fixed to the year 1971.

Visual Elements & Composition

The map is the whole design. Its subject is written into the title, so the region is announced before the eye settles on any detail. The composition is built around geography: the landmass and its borders are the frame, and the peoples who live within them are the content. The effect is documentary rather than decorative, closer to a plate in a reference book than a poster, with the year 1971 anchoring it in a specific moment.

Meaning & Symbolism

A map of this kind makes a claim about who lives where. Mainland Southeast Asia is a region of many languages, cultures and communities, and an educational map from the early 1970s records that diversity as it was understood at the time. Its subjects, regional demographics and cultural geography, reflect the mid-twentieth-century practice of documenting world populations through cartography. Reading it now means reading it as a historical document, one that shows how the region was seen in 1971 as much as how it actually was.

Turning the Map in Your Hands

A mug is a surface you rotate, not one you look at head-on. As you turn it, the map moves around the curve, so the region is seen in sections, the way a globe is read. The design suits a piece you hold close and return to over a long cup, the sort of object that invites a second look at the small print. For anyone who has ever flipped to the appendix of an old atlas, it is a fitting companion to the morning's first coffee.

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Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.

These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.

They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.

  • Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
  • Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
  • Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
  • Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
  • Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.

These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.

Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.

These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.

Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.

Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.

Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz 15 oz
Height (in) 3.86 4.72
Diameter (in) 3.35 3.35
Diameter with handle (in) 4.72 5.12

Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.