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HIDDEN MESSAGE CUPS - SET OF 4
$30.00
community voted (249 votes)
Please note, this item is discontinued. When it sells out, it will no longer be available.
Read My Lips.
Since the beginning of the 19th century, the Braille system has revolutionized written communication for the visually impaired. First called "night writing", it was originally invented by soldiers in order to communicate silently at night. When it comes to using braille in our everyday lives, many of us remain in the dark, but these elegant cups shed light on this sophisticated communication system while heightening senses as you share drinks with friends.
Designer Liv Andersson looks to her Scandinavian heritage for inspiration, and her preference for a minimal, modern aesthetic comes through in this set of four, creamy porcelain cups. The raised braille lining the lip of each cup spells out one of four lines: "Be Kind," "Breathe Deep," "Love Yourself," and "Make Time" (phrases are also printed on the bottom of each cup). Each meditative phrase takes on a whole new meaning as the message grazes your lips with every sip. Made in China.
- Item ID: 21211
- Materials: porcelain
- 3" dia. x 4" H; capacity: 8 oz.
- Dishwasher Safe.
- Please note, this item is discontinued. When it sells out, it will no longer be available.
Liv Andersson
Swedish design has become iconic for its elegant simplicity and thoughtful functionality, so it's no surprise that designer Liv Andersson hails from that Scandinavian nation. Her work seems pared back, revealing the core, inner essence of a thing, yet it also remains somehow full of delightfully surprising details. She seeks to use as few materials in production as possible, and in 2009 received a "Green Furniture Award". She received her training at both the Lund School of Design, in Sweden, and at Universite deMontreal, in Canada. See all creations.
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Q and A
When our community voted on this product, some also shared comments - read them below:
249 votes * 36 comments
Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator
Liv Andersson's sleek ceramic cups not only look beautiful, they also carry beautiful messages! Would you love to "Make Time" to sip tea or relax and "Breathe Deep," while taking in the sent of freshly brewed coffee?
T
Vote: Thumbs down!
Increase the cost and have it USA made.
Debbie
Vote: Thumbs up!
i really like these. Tactile with a message.
Kylie
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love the sleek look and the messages are just right for the tea cups!
Lisa
Vote: Thumbs up!
I love the idea of hidden message on the cup that only the user knows. It would be the perfect cup to make you feel better on life's more stressful days!
Julie
Vote: Thumbs up!
These make a fun and interesting gift.
Julie
Vote: Thumbs up!
I like the modern smoothness of these cups.
Cortney
Vote: Thumbs down!
I do love them, I just hate that they were made in China...bummer.
Julie
Vote: Thumbs up!
This is a great idea!
Christine
Vote: Thumbs down!
Make them in the USA. We need jobs here, not in China!
Sharlym
Vote: Thumbs down!
MAKE IT IN USA
Denise
Vote: Thumbs down!
I wouldn't like those nubbies rubbing on my lips when drinking. I can see inherent design issues making this a nice little dribble cup.
Kristi
Vote: Thumbs down!
Spend the extra $ to make in USA.
Tara
Vote: Thumbs up!
This might be the only mug I could get my husband to use with a little message on it. He's not into the mugs that scream, "I love you" (not great when working with all guys) So this would be great to have a secret message that could be just between him and I. Not a bad price either.
Ann
Vote: Thumbs down!
Clever if made in USA, not in China.
frderica
Vote: Thumbs down!
No thanks, China
Cynthia
Vote: Thumbs up!
as a gift but not my style
Jessica
Vote: Thumbs down!
Icky! Cool idea but sick to drink from because of the dots. Also, made outside the U.S. = me no likey
stephanie
Vote: Thumbs down!
i would use this as much as i would use the old brail menus at the mcdonald's drive up window.
seaotter
Vote: Thumbs up!
Love the messages - would definitely prefer made in USA even with increased cost. Heck, these days, it might be cheaper to make them here!
Marlee
Vote: Thumbs up!
I like the simplicity though maybe a color somewhere would be nice. Also if they were available as individuals, or with different, even personalizable, sayings.
Donna Lee
Vote: Thumbs up!
I like the idea, just not so heppy about the fact they are Made in China. I know to many people that would feel the same way.
Sharie
Vote: Thumbs down!
china
Barbara
Vote: Thumbs down!
I don't want to learn Braille to read the message
Kelly
Vote: Thumbs down!
Not from China.
Terry
Vote: Thumbs down!
Made in China? No thanks.
Dawn
Vote: Thumbs down!
Why does everything have to made in China?
Sheri
Vote: Thumbs down!
Would not buy - made in China -
Emily
Vote: Thumbs down!
China? Not again.
Jeannine
Vote: Thumbs down!
I'm not sure I would like the feel of these on my lips - I do like the sentiment behind them though.
renee
Vote: Thumbs down!
love, love, LOVE these!! i would totally buy them at the $30 price if they were not MADE IN CHINA!! i wont drink/eat out of anything made in china if i can help it! maybe someone will reproduce this on their own from the good ole usa
Melissa
Vote: Thumbs down!
Not sure if the message would feel right on the lips instead of the finger tips! Would probably get annoying always making sure the bumps aren't in the way. Maybe move to the botton of the mug? Wouldn't buy...
Kim
Vote: Thumbs down!
Lovely idea, but not (ironically) visually appealing.
linda
I would buy these. Very unique. Great gift idea.
CHERYL DIANE
Prefer Made in USA. Get rid of Made in China!!!
Vickie
China - no deal!