Little Friends Cat Mug

A mug that looks back at you: the Little Friends Cat Mug is shaped like a sitting cat — white body, blush-pink handle, blush-pink interior. The ears rise straight out of the rim, and the nose and whiskers are sculpted into the ceramic rather than printed on. The face survives years of kitchen duty instead of wearing off.

Ceramic with character

The mug is made of ceramic and measures roughly 13 × 10 × 13 cm. It curves out gently and tapers towards the base, which gives it that unmistakable cat silhouette. The generous handle leaves room for a whole hand — welcome on mornings when you would rather cradle a mug than hold it. Ceramic keeps warmth noticeably longer than thin porcelain, so your coffee stays drinkable a while longer.

From the Little Friends range

Little Friends is Winkee's series of animal kitchen companions: pared-back shapes, friendly faces and muted colours instead of loud cartoon styling. That is the difference between a mug that disappears into the back of the cupboard after a fortnight and one that becomes a daily habit. The cat mug arrives in a printed gift box, so it is ready to hand over without extra wrapping.

Who it suits

Cat people who prefer charming over kitsch. A small birthday present, a host gift, a Secret Santa pick for the office, or simply your own mug — the one nobody else takes from the shelf. It also works as the base of a bigger gift: mug, a packet of good tea and some chocolate make a complete set without much hunting.

Tips

• Wash by hand — glaze and colour stay bright far longer
• A soft sponge is enough; harsh scouring agents attack the glaze
• Like any ceramic, it dislikes knocks and drops onto hard floors
• Dry it upright so no water sits inside the handle
• Pair it with tea, coffee or cocoa when giving it as a gift

Frequently asked questions

How should I clean it? By hand, with warm water and a soft sponge. Winkee gives no guidance on machine cleaning, so hand washing is the safe choice — particularly for ceramics with relief detailing.

How much does it hold? Winkee does not state a capacity. Judging by the dimensions it sits in normal coffee-cup territory rather than XL.

Is the face printed on? No. Nose, whiskers and ears are part of the shape, and the colour sits beneath the glaze. Rubbed-off motifs are not a concern here.

Does it come in packaging suitable for gifting? Yes, the mug ships in a printed Little Friends gift box with a cat motif.

Are there other animals in the range? Winkee runs Little Friends as a series. You can see which designs we currently stock on the Winkee brand page.

Specifications

• Material: ceramic
• Dimensions: approx. 13 × 10 × 13 cm
• Colour: white with blush-pink handle and interior
• Face and ears sculpted, not printed
• Range: Winkee Little Friends
• Includes: 1 mug in a gift box