Alizarin Crimson Coffee Mug 11oz

This Alizarin Crimson 'History of Colour' Mug is minimalist in design and features the following snipit of the history of this cool and deep colour:

'Ancient Alizarin. Alizarin Crimson is made from the root of the ‘Madder’ plant. Originally a textile dye during Ancient Egypt, Greek and Roman times, it developed into a pigment in the 7th century through the process of ‘laking’ - extracting the colour using metallic salts.'

The 'History of Colour Pigments' Series
This collection celebrates the historic and modern pigments used by artists around the world. Featuring a minimalist design, each mug features a solid simulated colour panel and a brief history of the origin of the pigment.

These mugs are perfect gifts for creative people and lovers of colour including teachers, art students, graphic designers, painters, art studios and more. Check out the other mugs in this series.

DETAILS:
11 oz mug dimensions: 9.8 cm in height and 8.5 cm in diameter. 
Made from ceramic, this mug is sturdy with a glossy finish with colours that can withstand the microwave and dishwasher.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!