{"title":"Harz Tales","description":"\u003cp\u003ePicturesque timber-framed towns, historic market squares, and legendary castles: the \"Harz Stories\" mug series captures the special charm of the Harz region in lovingly designed watercolor illustrations. From Quedlinburg to Wernigerode and Goslar, each motif tells its own little story – a piece of home, a beautiful travel memory, or simply a special companion for your daily coffee break.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clausthal-zellerfeld-tasse-330-ml-harz","title":"Clausthal-Zellerfeld Mug 330 ml – Harz Romance in White or Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003e• Clausthal-Zellerfeld as a detailed watercolor illustration\u003cbr\u003e• Striking blue Market Church as the focal point of the motif\u003cbr\u003e• Upper Harz landscape featuring forests, water, and mining history\u003cbr\u003e• Historic water wheel as a characteristic design element\u003cbr\u003e• Available in white or as a blue edition\u003cbr\u003e• Ceramic mug with approx. 330 ml \/ 11 oz capacity\u003cbr\u003e• High-quality sublimation print\u003cbr\u003e• Dishwasher and microwave safe\u003cbr\u003e• Local motif for Harz lovers and travelers\u003cbr\u003e• Produced upon order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-product-description\" style=\"color: #2b2b2b;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-intro-block\" style=\"background: #f7f8f6; border-top: 1px solid #6f8fa6; padding-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"mae-eyebrow\" style=\"color: #4f7792; letter-spacing: 0.12em;\"\u003e Harz Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eClausthal-Zellerfeld — between the blue church and the expanse of the Upper Harz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome places are not recognized by a skyline, but by a color. In Clausthal-Zellerfeld, it is this unmistakable blue of the Market Church that emerges from among the houses, trees, and the light of the Harz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration combines architecture, landscape, and mining history into a small narrative scene. Not as a sober view of the town, but like a memory of a walk through the Upper Harz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0 34px; color: #4f7792;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.28em;\"\u003eUPPER HARZ · HARZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #58788d;\"\u003eThe blue at the center\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Market Church of the Holy Spirit defines the image with its vibrant blue wooden facade. Its towers rise above the square and form a striking counterpoint to the warm yellow and natural tones of the surrounding architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBehind it, the landscape opens up. Forests, hills, and bodies of water allow the town to merge seamlessly with its surroundings. As a result, Clausthal-Zellerfeld does not appear as an enclosed urban space, but as part of a landscape that has been shaped by nature and human labor for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-highlight-quote\" style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 18px 22px; border-left: 2px solid #6f8fa6; background: #f7f8f6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; color: #58788d; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e BETWEEN FOREST AND WATER \u003c\/span\u003e “A piece of the Upper Harz, where history is still naturally a part of the landscape.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eTraces of mining\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe large water wheel on the right edge of the image is a reminder of the region’s long mining tradition. In the Upper Harz, water was not just part of the landscape, but for centuries, an important source of power for mining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis very contrast gives the motif its character: on one side, church, townhouses, and city square; on the other, forests, water, and technical traces of a landscape shaped over generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-info-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-card\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #6f8fa6; background: #f7f8f6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e🏛️ Townscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue Market Church, historic architecture, and the open square give the illustration its unmistakable Clausthal-Zellerfeld character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-card\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #8b9275; background: #f7f8f6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e🌲 Upper Harz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForest, water, rolling heights, and the historic water wheel connect the town motif with the landscape and mining history of the Harz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #58788d;\"\u003eTwo editions, two effects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the white variant, the illustration appears particularly light and watercolor-like. The bright surfaces allow the sky, facades, and landscape to blend calmly together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue edition, on the other hand, picks up one of the motif's most important shades. It appears more vibrant and creates a clearer connection to the striking Market Church—two different interpretations of the same Harz story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-ending-box\" style=\"background: #f7f8f6; border-bottom: 2px solid #4f7792; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eA small piece of Clausthal-Zellerfeld\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor people who are at home here, have visited once, or simply love the Harz: this illustration preserves not just a place, but a piece of landscape, history, and memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ceramic mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. However, hand washing is recommended to ensure the color brilliance of the motif lasts as long as possible. Sudden changes in temperature and impacts should be avoided.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mano et Arte","offers":[{"title":"Ceramic white","offer_id":55422510629206,"sku":"f398a5bf-cf64-4014-ab0f-a972e6d73c53","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ceramic blue","offer_id":55422510661974,"sku":"71915fe8-f56e-4c35-aae8-b6cf99e70f06","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/8458\/2486\/files\/Clausthal_Zellerfeld_Tasse_330_ml.webp?v=1789745764"},{"product_id":"goslar-tasse-330-ml-harz-altstadt","title":"Goslar Mug 330 ml – Marketplace, Half-timbered Houses \u0026 Harz History","description":"\u003cp\u003e• Goslar motif from the \"Harz Stories\" series\u003cbr\u003e• Historic old town as a detailed watercolor illustration\u003cbr\u003e• Market square, market fountain, and striking church towers\u003cbr\u003e• Half-timbered houses and typical Harz urban architecture\u003cbr\u003e• Bright, summery color palette with plenty of negative space\u003cbr\u003e• Available in white or as a blue edition\u003cbr\u003e• Ceramic mug with approx. 330 ml \/ 11 oz capacity\u003cbr\u003e• High-quality sublimation print\u003cbr\u003e• Gift idea for Goslar fans, Harz lovers, and those with local ties\u003cbr\u003e• Made to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-product-description mae-harzgeschichten\" style=\"color: #2b2b2b;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-intro-block\" style=\"background: #f8f7f2; border-top: 1px solid #7892a3; padding-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"mae-eyebrow\" style=\"color: #58778b; letter-spacing: 0.12em;\"\u003e Harz Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eGoslar — where history is still part of the cityscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoslar doesn't need to stage its past. It is simply there: in old facades, steep roofs, towers, half-timbering, and a market square where paths have been crossing for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration captures this evolved cityscape, depicting Goslar not just as a single landmark, but as an interplay of architecture, public space, greenery, and Harz history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0 34px; color: #58778b;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.28em;\"\u003eGOSLAR · HARZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #58778b;\"\u003eA market square full of stories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus is on the historic architecture of Goslar's old town. The church towers provide the scene with vertical order, while facades, arcades, and half-timbered houses guide the eye across the square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe market fountain with its golden eagle adds a warm accent between the sandstone, slate, and greenery. Trees and blooming branches soften the architectural rigidity, making the scene feel like a bright summer day in the Harz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-highlight-quote\" style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 18px 22px; border-left: 2px solid #7892a3; background: #f8f7f2;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; color: #58778b; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e OLD TOWN · HARZ · MEMORY \u003c\/span\u003e “Some cities don’t tell their history loudly – it’s simply written in their walls.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-info-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-card\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #7892a3; background: #f8f7f2;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e🏛️ City History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChurch towers, historic market architecture, and old facades give the motif its unmistakable Goslar silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-card\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #8d9876; background: #f8f7f2;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e🌿 Harz Lightness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreenery, blossoms, and bright watercolor areas bring tranquility to the historic scene, connecting the cityscape with the Harz landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #58778b;\"\u003eBetween half-timbering and the Imperial era\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoslar is a city of layers. Medieval streets, ecclesiastical architecture, representative buildings, and half-timbered houses stand closely together, yet result in an astonishingly harmonious overall image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis very mix is carried forward in the illustration: detailed enough to recognize the location, but open enough to feel like a personal travel memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #58778b;\"\u003eTwo editions, two characters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the white mug, the motif appears particularly bright, classic, and watercolor-like. The blue edition, by contrast, sets a stronger frame and picks up on the cool slate, sky, and tower tones of the illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates two different effects for the same Goslar motif: one light and understated, the other somewhat more striking and colorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-care-box\" style=\"background: #f8f7f2; border-top: 1px solid #7892a3; margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #58778b;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. For maximum color brilliance of the motif, however, gentle cleaning is recommended. Avoid sharp temperature changes and physical impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-ending-box\" style=\"background: #f8f7f2; border-bottom: 2px solid #58778b; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eA piece of Goslar for your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor people who call Goslar home, have collected special memories there, or enjoy visiting the Harz time and again: this illustration preserves a small piece of old town, history, and the feeling of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mano et Arte","offers":[{"title":"Ceramic white","offer_id":55426039972182,"sku":"ffac599a-b80b-41b0-a687-01829eb0af21","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ceramic blue","offer_id":55426040004950,"sku":"5ded5165-6019-46cd-90a1-7910c4c97b15","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/8458\/2486\/files\/53901240-36e8-46df-8b41-fd01ef379bed.webp?v=1789747955"},{"product_id":"osterode-am-harz-tasse-330-ml-altstadt","title":"Osterode Mug 330 ml – Half-timbered houses, donkey driver \u0026 Harz old town","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e8• Osterode-am-Harz motif from the “Harz Stories” series\u003cbr\u003e• Historic old town as a detailed watercolor illustration\u003cbr\u003e• Old Town Hall and Market Church as characteristic city architecture\u003cbr\u003e• Donkey Driver Monument as a reminder of the Upper Harz trading history\u003cbr\u003e• Half-timbered houses, cobblestone square, and the Old Castle in the background\u003cbr\u003e• Available in white or as a blue edition\u003cbr\u003e• Ceramic mug with approx. 330 ml \/ 11 oz capacity\u003cbr\u003e• High-quality sublimation print\u003cbr\u003e• Gift idea for Harz enthusiasts, Osterode fans, and those with a local connection\u003cbr\u003e• Produced upon order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-product-description mae-harzgeschichten\" style=\"color: #2b2b2b;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-intro-block\" style=\"background: #f8f7f2; border-top: 1px solid #b86648; padding-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"mae-eyebrow\" style=\"color: #a65338; letter-spacing: 0.12em;\"\u003e Harz Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eOsterode — where the path into the Harz begins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCobblestones, half-timbering, old towers, and a square where history isn't tucked away behind glass: Osterode possesses that mature tranquility that cannot be planned. Between colorful facades and narrow alleys, the city opens up towards the Harz – still bearing visible traces of its former significance as a trading hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration tells of this like a small urban scene. Not every building stands alone; only together do they create the space, depth, and that special feeling of a Harz town whose history was always connected to the paths leading up into the mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0 34px; color: #a65338;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.28em;\"\u003eOSTERODE · HARZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #667b72;\"\u003eA place between half-timbering and church steeple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cityscape thrives on its varied facades. Slate roofs meet half-timbering, warm reds and ochres meet light stone. Between them, the tower of the Market Church rises above the rooftops, providing the scene with its vertical focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers, trees, and small color accents take the heaviness out of the architecture. Even the cobblestones remain light and open in the watercolor – as if the square had just been brightened by the summer sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-highlight-quote\" style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 18px 22px; border-left: 2px solid #b86648; background: #f8f7f2;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; color: #667b72; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e CITY · PATHS · UPPER HARZ \u003c\/span\u003e “Sometimes an old square tells more about the Harz than the view from the mountain.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-info-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-card\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #b86648; background: #f8f7f2;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e🏘️ Old Town\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHalf-timbering, historic facades, and the church tower form a cityscape that doesn't hide its different eras, but naturally displays them side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-card\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #7d8d6a; background: #f8f7f2;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e⛰️ Gateway to the Upper Harz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the rooftops, the landscape becomes visible. The Old Castle on the heights reminds us how closely Osterode has been connected for centuries to the paths and stories of the Harz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #667b72;\"\u003eThe Donkey Driver — a small figure with a great history\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground stands the donkey driver with his animal. The monument commemorates those traders who once transported grain and other goods from Osterode via the difficult paths to the mining towns of the Upper Harz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the illustration, this becomes more than just a historical detail. The figure connects the square with the landscape in the background and tells, quite incidentally, why Osterode and the Upper Harz were linked economically and personally for such a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #667b72;\"\u003eWhite or Blue — two sides of the same Harz story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the white edition, the warm facades, the green, and the delicate watercolor areas stand out particularly lightly against the bright background. It appears classic, airy, and almost like a page from a travel sketchbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue edition creates a bolder frame. It picks up on the cooler slate, shadow, and Harz tones of the motif and lets the warm red and orange tones of the old town stand out more prominently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-care-box\" style=\"background: #f8f7f2; border-top: 1px solid #b86648; margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #667b72;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. However, for the longest possible color brilliance of the motif, gentle cleaning is recommended. Severe temperature shocks and impacts should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-ending-box\" style=\"background: #f8f7f2; border-bottom: 2px solid #a65338; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eA Harz story from Osterode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor people who are at home here, know the place from a trip, or think of the Harz immediately at the mention of Osterode: the illustration preserves a piece of the old town and at the same time a story of paths, trade, and life at the edge of the mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mano et Arte","offers":[{"title":"Ceramic white","offer_id":55426988704086,"sku":"e63de5b1-bb37-4cc7-b704-f7573efd05cf","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ceramic blue","offer_id":55426988736854,"sku":"37b29502-a64b-4568-bf38-ddc3d68ca3d7","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/8458\/2486\/files\/Osterode_Tasse_330_ml_Harzgeschichten.webp?v=1789751125"},{"product_id":"wernigerode-tasse-330-ml-harz-fachwerk","title":"Wernigerode Mug 330 ml – Half-timbered house, Castle \u0026 Harz Railway","description":"\u003cp\u003e• Wernigerode motif from the \"Harz Stories\" series\u003cbr\u003e• Detailed watercolor illustration of the historic old town\u003cbr\u003e• Town hall and market fountain as the center of the scene\u003cbr\u003e• Wernigerode Castle above the town\u003cbr\u003e• Half-timbered houses and paved old town alleys\u003cbr\u003e• Nostalgic Harz narrow-gauge railway as a special motif detail\u003cbr\u003e• Available in white or as a blue edition\u003cbr\u003e• Ceramic mug with approx. 330 ml \/ 11 oz capacity\u003cbr\u003e• High-quality sublimation print\u003cbr\u003e• Made to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-product-description mae-harzgeschichten\" style=\"color: #2b2b2b;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-intro-block\" style=\"background: #f8f7f2; border-top: 1px solid #6d7e96; padding-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"mae-eyebrow\" style=\"color: #586b86; letter-spacing: 0.12em;\"\u003e Harz Stories\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eWernigerode — Half-timbering, towers, and a castle above the rooftops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWernigerode possesses the kind of townscape that makes you involuntarily slow down. Narrow alleys, colorful half-timbered facades, and steep roofs lead to the market square, while high above the town, the castle appears between the trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration tells the story of this place not as a rigid collection of sights. Rather, a small Harz story emerges from architecture, movement, and landscape – like a stroll where something new awaits just around the next corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0 34px; color: #586b86;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.28em;\"\u003eWERNIGERODE · HARZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #667b72;\"\u003eThe market square as the town’s stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center is the striking town hall with its slender towers and rich half-timbered structure. In front of it, the historic market fountain provides an almost ornamental accent, while the alleys stretch into the old town to the left and right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarm wood, red, and ochre tones meet slate gray and fresh green. This makes the scene lively without being restless. The architecture remains detailed, but bright watercolor areas and plenty of white space give the motif room to breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-highlight-quote\" style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 18px 22px; border-left: 2px solid #6d7e96; background: #f8f7f2;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; color: #667b72; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e HALF-TIMBERING · CASTLE · HARZ \u003c\/span\u003e “Sometimes a glance over the rooftops is enough, and the Harz begins right in the middle of town.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-info-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-card\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #6d7e96; background: #f8f7f2;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e🏘️ The colorful town\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHalf-timbering, bay windows, small squares, and lovingly placed color accents give Wernigerode its unmistakable character and form the narrative center of the illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-card\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #7f916b; background: #f8f7f2;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003e🏰 Above the rooftops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe castle rises above the greenery and connects the town motif with the landscape. It acts as a silent backdrop for the lively bustle of the old town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #667b72;\"\u003eWhen the Harz arrives by rail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA small steam locomotive appears on the right edge. It adds an extra layer to the scene: not just town history, but the journey itself. Smoke, wheels, and the dark train form a strong contrast to the bright facades and the green of the surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is precisely this detail that makes the motif more than a classic old town view. Wernigerode is told here as a starting point, a stopover, and a memory – as a place from which the Harz continues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #667b72;\"\u003eWhite or blue — two moods of the same town\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the white edition, the illustration appears particularly light and watercolor-like. Half-timbering, cobblestones, and greenery stand openly on the light background, reminiscent of a page from a travel sketchbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue edition gives the motif more depth, picking up the cool slate and shadow colors of the roofs. At the same time, the warm facades and red roofs stand out more clearly – a bit bolder, but still harmonious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-care-box\" style=\"background: #f8f7f2; border-top: 1px solid #6d7e96; margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #667b72;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. For the longest possible color brilliance of the motif, however, gentle cleaning is recommended. Sudden temperature changes and impacts should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-ending-box\" style=\"background: #f8f7f2; border-bottom: 2px solid #586b86; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eA little Wernigerode Harz story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who know Wernigerode, love the Harz, or wish to remember a special stay: the illustration preserves a piece of the half-timbered town, the castle view, and railway romance – and thus quite a lot of Harz in an amazingly small space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mano et Arte","offers":[{"title":"Ceramic white","offer_id":55432898511190,"sku":"639f492f-75c6-4363-a9c4-c9e223ebd16f","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ceramic blue","offer_id":55432898543958,"sku":"944ef3ac-e7e0-40ad-8e18-ab9326a0fd50","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/8458\/2486\/files\/af9025ff-71c8-4b8a-bb5d-9d2c09ba1f66.webp?v=1789831349"},{"product_id":"bad-harzburg-tasse-330-ml-seilbahn-harz","title":"Bad Harzburg Mug 330 ml – Cable Car, Mountain Panorama \u0026 Harz Romance","description":"\u003cp\u003e• Bad Harzburg motif from the \"Harz Stories\" series\u003cbr\u003e• Detailed watercolor illustration with natural coloring\u003cbr\u003e• Burgberg cable car, historical spa architecture, and fountain\u003cbr\u003e• Forested Harz mountains with a viewpoint structure and castle motif\u003cbr\u003e• Harmonious composition with plenty of negative space\u003cbr\u003e• White ceramic mug\u003cbr\u003e• Capacity: approx. 330 ml \/ 11 oz\u003cbr\u003e• High-quality sublimation print\u003cbr\u003e• Gift idea for Harz enthusiasts, hikers, and those with local ties\u003cbr\u003e• Made-to-order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-product-description mae-harzgeschichten\" style=\"color: #2b2b2b;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-intro-block\" style=\"background: #f8f8f3; border-top: 1px solid #829477; padding-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"mae-eyebrow\" style=\"color: #5e7867; letter-spacing: 0.12em;\"\u003e Harz Stories \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBad Harzburg — a piece of heaven above the treetops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Bad Harzburg, the path into the mountains often starts quite leisurely. Take one more look at the well-kept parks, linger by the fountain, admire the old spa buildings – and then head up by cable car into the green world of the Harz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis illustration combines both sides of the town: the elegant atmosphere of a traditional spa resort and its immediate proximity to nature. A small panorama that tells a story of relaxation, but also of the anticipation of the next excursion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0 34px; color: #5e7867;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.18em;\"\u003e BAD HARZBURG · HARZ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #5e7867;\"\u003eFrom the spa promenade up into the green\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left side of the motif, a bright, historically inspired spa building with large arched windows evokes the elegant side of Bad Harzburg. In front of it lies a fountain with small figures, surrounded by flowers, trees, and warm summer light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFloating above is the characteristic cabin of the Burgberg cable car. Its cables traverse the illustration, connecting the tidy spa town with the wooded heights. A small technical detail that quite literally draws the gaze up into the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-highlight-quote\" style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 18px 22px; border-left: 2px solid #829477; background: #f8f8f3;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; color: #6c8070; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e BETWEEN SPA TOWN AND MOUNTAIN FOREST \u003c\/span\u003e \"Sometimes a little vacation begins with a view from a cable car cabin.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #5e7867;\"\u003eThe Harz shows its green side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the right side of the image, the landscape changes. Between spruces, deciduous trees, and bright rocks rises a delicate viewpoint structure. Behind it, the wooded slopes lead the eye to a castle-like silhouette high above the valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep green of the forests is broken up by transparent yellow and olive tones. Bright rock surfaces and delicate pink blossoms add subtle accents, while the generous white space makes the landscape feel light and open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-info-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-card\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #c4a778; background: #f8f8f3;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eSpa town with history\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe light-colored architecture, the figurative fountain, and the manicured green spaces recall Bad Harzburg’s long-standing spa and recreation culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-card\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #829477; background: #f8f8f3;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eNature within reach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cable car, wooded heights, and the view over the Harz speak of hikes, little trips, and the special feeling of escaping everyday life for a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #5e7867;\"\u003eA landscape in watercolor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration combines fine architectural drawings with loosely applied watercolor washes. The lines of the cable car and the viewpoint structure form a clear contrast to the soft shapes of the trees, blossoms, and rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is precisely this mix that gives the motif its lightness: the landscape is rich in detail without appearing heavy. Individual color fields dissolve at the edges, and between the various visual elements, there is always room for the white of the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-care-box\" style=\"background: #f8f8f3; border-top: 1px solid #829477; margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #5e7867;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. However, to maintain the brilliance of the colors for as long as possible, gentle cleaning is recommended. Avoid extreme temperature shocks and impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-ending-box\" style=\"background: #f8f8f3; border-bottom: 2px solid #5e7867; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eA bit of the Harz for every day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps Bad Harzburg reminds you of a hike, a relaxing vacation, or your first ride on the cable car. Perhaps for you, this place is simply a piece of home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration preserves these little memories of a place where the mountains are within reach and a beautiful day sometimes starts without any big plans at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mano et Arte","offers":[{"title":"Ceramic white","offer_id":55433015361878,"sku":"ba76dbed-3093-4cd3-bc15-8316c6a56315","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ceramic blue","offer_id":55433015394646,"sku":"62935aae-c101-4dbf-8ff6-52379496a508","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/8458\/2486\/files\/cf1e8e78-70f9-4796-8c17-042094f72a5e.webp?v=1789832631"},{"product_id":"quedlinburg-tasse-330-ml-fachwerk-altstadt","title":"Quedlinburg Mug 330 ml – Half-timbered charm \u0026 historic old town in the Harz mountains","description":"\u003cp\u003e• Quedlinburg motif from the “Harz Stories” series\u003cbr\u003e• Historic town hall with a green facade\u003cbr\u003e• Half-timbered houses, old town alleys, and the Castle Hill\u003cbr\u003e• Detailed illustration in watercolor and fine line drawing\u003cbr\u003e• Warm sandstone colors, vibrant green, and red blossoms\u003cbr\u003e• White ceramic mug\u003cbr\u003e• Capacity: approx. 330 ml \/ 11 oz\u003cbr\u003e• High-quality sublimation print\u003cbr\u003e• Gift idea for Harz lovers, Quedlinburg fans, and those with a connection to their home region\u003cbr\u003e• Made to order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-product-description mae-harzgeschichten\" style=\"color: #2b2b2b;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-intro-block\" style=\"background: #faf8f3; border-top: 1px solid #b79a78; padding-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"mae-eyebrow\" style=\"color: #96734e; letter-spacing: 0.12em;\"\u003e Harz Stories \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eQuedlinburg — where the centuries have a home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Quedlinburg, a single glance is sometimes enough to embark on a little journey through time. Slate roofs lie over old half-timbered facades, narrow alleys lead to sunny squares, and the Castle Hill rises up behind the houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, history is not only found in museums. It is embedded in the cobblestones, the irregular wooden beams of old houses, and in the walls that have seen many generations come and go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration from the “Harz Stories” series captures this special atmosphere and condenses various impressions of Quedlinburg into a vibrant yet pleasantly calm portrait of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0 34px; color: #96734e;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.18em;\"\u003e QUEDLINBURG · HARZ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #7b6855;\"\u003eThe Town Hall — a building full of history\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of the illustration is the historic town hall of Quedlinburg. Its stone facade, large slate roof, and striking staircase give the building an impressive presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the same time, the lush greenery takes away any austerity. Ivy creeps over the walls, red blossoms add small accents of color to the windows, and the light sandstone gains a warm, almost summery radiance from the watercolors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe town hall forms the calm center of the motif. All around it unfolds the intricate architecture for which Quedlinburg is so well known: half-timbering, narrow windows, steep roofs, and lovingly designed facades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-highlight-quote\" style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 18px 22px; border-left: 2px solid #b79a78; background: #faf8f3;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; color: #8a765e; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e HALF-TIMBERING · HISTORY · HARZ \u003c\/span\u003e “Some cities keep their history in books. Quedlinburg has written it into its houses.”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #7b6855;\"\u003eA view over the rooftops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the alleys and half-timbered houses rises the Quedlinburg Castle Hill. The collegiate church with its striking towers forms a landmark visible from far above the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the illustration, it appears above a green slope where trees, walls, and small houses combine. The gaze wanders from the lively square in the foreground up to the quieter silhouette of the Castle Hill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis creates a cityscape with several levels: everyday life down in the alleys, the historic architecture above, and the greenery in between that connects the entire scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-info-grid\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-card\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #b79a78; background: #faf8f3;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #7b6855;\"\u003eHalf-timbering \u0026amp; Sandstone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistoric facades, irregular wooden beams, and warm natural tones give the illustration its unmistakable old-town character. Fine lines make the architecture appear detailed without taking away its lightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-small-card\" style=\"border-top: 2px solid #899679; background: #faf8f3;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #61745a;\"\u003eGreenery \u0026amp; Blossoms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIvy, trees, and small floral arrangements accompany the architecture and give the scene an almost Mediterranean warmth. The lush green forms a natural counterpart to the stone, slate, and half-timbering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #7b6855;\"\u003eA city stroll in watercolor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustration works with the interplay between precise drawing and loose, transparent watercolor areas. Windows, beams, and roof structures are finely crafted, while trees, flowers, and cobblestones appear softer and freer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially the warm ochre, sandstone, and terracotta tones define the image's effect. Added to this are restrained slate gray, fresh green, and small red blossom accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe individual elements fade organically into the white at the edges of the image. Thus, despite its many architectural details, the motif remains light and open – like a memory of a sunny day in Quedlinburg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-care-box\" style=\"background: #faf8f3; border-top: 1px solid #b79a78; margin-top: 28px; padding-top: 18px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500; color: #7b6855;\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic mug is dishwasher and microwave safe. For the longest possible color brilliance of the motif, however, gentle cleaning is recommended. Severe temperature shocks and impacts should be avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mae-ending-box\" style=\"background: #faf8f3; border-bottom: 2px solid #96734e; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 500;\"\u003eA little piece of Quedlinburg for your home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps you know the alleys from a holiday in the Harz. Perhaps you grew up here and associate very personal memories with the marketplace. 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