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Soyuz TM-26 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

Soyuz TM-26 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

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Soyuz TM-26 - Black Mug Design

This design is a photograph-style portrait of two cosmonauts from the Soyuz TM-26 mission, set against a black field with a Russian flag at its edge.

Visual Elements & Composition

Black covers nearly half the frame, so the image reads as a dark, deep-space backdrop with the figures lit against it. White takes most of the remaining area, giving the cosmonauts their crisp, documentary presence. Blue and red appear in smaller amounts, mostly in the flag, which anchors the scene to its national programme. The layout is a simple rectangle with the two men placed close together, and the printed text, РОССИЯ and the names П. ВИНОГРАДОВ and P. VINOGRADOV, sits along the edges as a caption-like frame.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Soyuz spacecraft was the workhorse of the Russian space programme, and the TM series carried crews to and from orbital stations for decades. Showing the crew face-on, with their names printed beside them, turns the image into a record of the people rather than the hardware. The flag and the Cyrillic name make the origin unmistakable, and the retro, 1990s photographic look places the mission in the era when international crews were working together aboard orbit. It is an educational piece as much as a tribute.

Turning the Story in Your Hands

A mug is a surface you rotate rather than view at once. As you lift it and turn it, the two figures move through your line of sight, so the black background seems to drift around them like space around a capsule. The handle sits on the side of the image, leaving the cosmonauts clear and the caption legible when the mug is set down facing you. Pour in your first coffee of the morning and the crew gets a front-row seat to your routine.

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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.