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Soyuz TMA-11 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

Soyuz TMA-11 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

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Soyuz TMA 11 - Black Mug Design

This design is a photograph-style record of the Soyuz TMA-11 crew, built around a figure in a spacesuit and the national flags of the three men who flew that mission.

Visual Elements & Composition

White dominates the artwork, taking up close to half of the frame. Navy blue, red and a touch of sky blue carry the flags, and black provides the deepest tones. The layout is organised within a clean rectangle, with the astronaut in his spacesuit and the Malaysian, Russian and United States flags arranged across the scene. Printed names run through the composition: SHEIKH MUSZAPHAR, Y. MALENCHENKO and P. WHITSON, alongside their Cyrillic and Malaysian equivalents, МАЛЕНЧЕНКО, УИТСОН and МАЛАЙЗИЯ, with РОССИЯ marking the Russian flag.

Meaning & Symbolism

The flags say as much as the spacesuit does. The mission carried a Russian commander, an American engineer and Malaysia's first astronaut, Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor, so the three flags stand for an international crew working inside a single spacecraft. The Soyuz programme is one of the longest-running crewed spaceflight systems in history, and this image, with its 2000s documentary look, records a moment in that story when a Soyuz capsule carried people from three nations to the International Space Station.

Reading It in Hand

A mug is turned in the hand as it is drunk from, so the design unfolds a little at a time. The flags and names sit around the curve of the cup, and the astronaut comes into view as the mug turns. This is a piece of history that rewards a slow, unhurried look over a morning cup, and the names are there to read, one by one, for anyone who wants to know who flew.

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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.