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Indian Ocean (1941) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

Indian Ocean (1941) (Map) Black Coffee Mug

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Indian Ocean (1941) - Black Mug Design

This design is built around a single line of type: the words Indian Ocean and the date 1941, set plainly as the entire artwork.

Visual Elements & Composition

The layout is minimal. Nothing sits beside the name and date to compete with them, so the eye goes straight to the text and the year. The lettering has the restrained, slightly formal character of mid-century print, and the spacing is open enough that the phrase reads as a title or a caption rather than a slogan. Its simplicity is the point: the artwork relies on the words and their historical weight rather than on decoration.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Indian Ocean has long been a crossroads of trade, empire and navigation, linking East Africa, Arabia, South Asia and the Indonesian archipelago. The year 1941 places the name in the middle of the Second World War, when sea routes across these waters carried supplies, troops and strategic weight. The design reads as a historical marker, the kind of label found on an old chart, a ship's log or a commemorative print. It asks the viewer to think about a specific moment in maritime history and the wide geography it refers to.

On the Mug

A mug is turned in the hand, so the lettering moves past the eye as the cup rotates, and each line of the name and date comes into view in sequence. The design is small enough to read at a glance over a morning coffee, and the simple typography suits a surface that is looked at closely and often. For anyone who keeps a quiet interest in old charts, naval history or the long story of the sea, the mug turns a single date into a daily conversation starter.

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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.