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Beautiful Tolkien-Inspired Pottery from Functional Mud

Whether you are a hobbit, dwarf, man, or even an elf, it is likely that you enjoy a fine brew everyone once in a while. Be it beer, coffee, or tea, every resident of Middle-earth needs a trusty mug to fill with their favorite drink. In our daily lives, it is easy to get caught up with the hustle and bustle of the world. However, a few sips from the right mug can transport your mind right to the Green Dragon.

Cut and Pitcher set inspired by a mug that Gandalf drinks from while he searches for information on the One Ring

Cup and Pitcher set inspired by a mug that Gandalf drinks from while he searches for information on the One Ring

Functional Mud is an Etsy store that specializes in usable stoneware pottery with many of the pieces for sale drawing inspiration directly from Middle-earth. There is something to strike everyone’s fancy here, from mugs with the insignias of various taverns around Middle-earth to “Shire Cups” that look like they leapt straight out of Bilbo Baggins’ cupboard. There are even items for the Elves at heart: a platter shaped like a mallorn leaf. It is the perfect way to eat your “green food”!

Mallorn Leaf Platter

Mallorn Leaf Platter

Run by Sean Robinson, Functional Mud opened in 2010 and has been making high quality stoneware ever since. If you are looking for your new favorite mug, or perhaps you are on a quest for cups and pitchers to fill your hobbit hole, you should definitely take a moment to browse the wares Functional Mud has to offer.

A set of Shire Cups and a Pitcher

A set of Shire Cups and a Pitcher

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