Sugar Skull Mug
Handcrafted Artistry: Discover Our Colourful Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Mug
Transform your morning coffee routine with our stunning Fair Trade Sugar Skull Mug, inspired by the vibrant and culturally significant Day of the Dead celebration. Crafted by skilled Guatemalan artisans trained by renowned ceramicist Ken Edwards, each mug has been hand-painted with a unique and colourful sugar skull design using traditional pottery techniques.
With a capacity of 10.5 ounces, our whimsical mug is perfect for adding a touch of festivity to your Halloween decorations or for everyday use. Please note that each mug is handmade and comes in a variety of designs, so your purchase is as unique as the artisan who crafted it. Every purchase empowers Guatemalan artisans, making this mug a beautiful way to support fair trade and ethical practices.
Add a little cultural flair to your coffee breaks with our Fair Trade Sugar Skull Mug, a stylish and meaningful piece that celebrates the artistry of the Day of the Dead.
How they are made
Guatemalan artisans trained by renowned ceramicist Ken Edwards use traditional pottery techniques to craft these whimsical mugs.
The mug holds 10.5 ounces. Each mug is hand-painted in a unique design- photos are examples of assorted designs- please know that our artisans are creatively coming up with new designs but we will try to match the one you choose as closely as possible.
Each purchase empowers Guatemalan artisans.
Karakorum introduces you to artisans of the world and the beautiful stories behind their products. This ethical home decor brand is a joyous celebration of traditional crafts, small business and fair trade practices.
Karakorum is named after the former capital of the Moghul Empire, one of the most important cities on the Silk Road, despite its small size. Likewise, the brand is a small-but-mighty route for trade from around the world.
A scroll through the Karakorum collection is like looking into the shop window of global artisans. Find candles crafted in Eswatini alongside Indian throws, Moroccan lanterns and Guatemalan sugar skull mugs.
All Karakorum products have a special story and significance. Even more importantly, everything in the range is ethically made and sourced. That means the makers get a fair wage, there’s no exploitation in the supply chain, women are treated equally and the local community benefits from Karakorum’s trade.
Whether you’re after a memorable, meaningful gift or a piece you can show off in your own home with pride – the Karakorum collection is the place to find it.
