{"product_id":"carmel-california-tasse-0-33-l","title":"Carmel-by-the-Sea California Mug 0.33 l – Retro Watercolor with Coast \u0026 Cottages","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarmel-by-the-Sea California Mug 0.33 l – a walk between the Pacific coast, cypress trees, cottages, and blooming gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wraparound watercolor illustration shows two different sides of the coastal town: a wide, calm view of the sea and an intimate street scene with small houses, natural stone walls, lush vegetation, and a couple strolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Carmel-by-the-Sea California design\u003cbr\u003e• Pacific coast with rocky shore\u003cbr\u003e• Fairytale-like cottage architecture\u003cbr\u003e• Characteristic cypress trees and coastal vegetation\u003cbr\u003e• Natural stone walls and blooming gardens\u003cbr\u003e• Strolling couple as a small everyday scene\u003cbr\u003e• Soft watercolor-like retro coloring\u003cbr\u003e• Wraparound design\u003cbr\u003e• Glossy white ceramic mug\u003cbr\u003e• Capacity approx. 325 ml \/ 0.33 l\u003cbr\u003e• Dishwasher safe\u003cbr\u003e• Microwave safe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mae-product-description\"\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"mae-intro-block\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"mae-eyebrow\"\u003eCARMEL-BY-THE-SEA · CALIFORNIA · COASTAL VILLAGE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n    \u003ch3\u003eA walk where the sea always accompanies you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The path leads between low natural stone walls.\n      Flowers grow almost to the sidewalk, above the roofs,\n      old cypress trees spread their branches, and between the houses,\n      a piece of the Pacific reappears.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Two people walk slowly towards the coast.\n      No destination is visible – and presumably, one would be\n      a bit exaggerated here anyway.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      The \u003cstrong\u003eCarmel-by-the-Sea California Mug 0.33 l\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      turns this quiet stroll into a wraparound little story.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFirst, just the sea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    On one side of the mug, the design opens generously\n    to the Californian coast. The lettering\n    \u003cstrong\u003e“CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA – California”\u003c\/strong\u003e stands above a\n    restrained landscape of bright sky, Pacific,\n    rocky shore, and low coastal vegetation.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Plenty of open space makes the motif appear calm.\n    The sea does not become a dramatic spectacle but a horizon –\n    almost as if it naturally belongs to this place.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAnd suddenly the street becomes a garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    As you turn the mug, the scale changes.\n    The vast landscape becomes a narrow, almost intimate street scene.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Small houses stand between natural stone walls, roses, agaves, and\n    dense greenery. Their irregular roofs, windows, and chimneys\n    appear less planned than having grown over years.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Above them, the characteristic cypress trees stand like large\n    shade providers. A couple walks between houses and gardens,\n    while the sea becomes visible again on the left.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    You could probably walk this path in ten minutes.\n    An hour would probably be more reasonable.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCarmel needs no grand gesture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This is precisely what distinguishes this motif from many other\n    images in the California series. It requires neither spectacular\n    architecture nor a grand road or a swimming pool.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Its atmosphere arises from smaller things:\n    a wall of light stone, a seemingly crooked roof,\n    plants in front of a window, two people on a path,\n    and the sea appearing between the trees.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The result is less reminiscent of a classic sight\n    than of a place you discover by chance and then\n    remember for an astonishingly long time.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCalifornia Still – 1960s Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The illustration belongs to the series\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia Still – 1960s Life\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    The focus is not on a hundred percent documentary\n    reproduction of a specific street section, but on the atmosphere\n    of a place.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Carmel-by-the-Sea is depicted here through coastal light, vegetation,\n    architecture, and a casual human moment.\n    An idealized California – calm, slightly nostalgic, and\n    with enough space for one's own memories.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eAlmost like bleached by the sun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The color palette deliberately remains understated.\n    Cream, warm beige, and sand form the base,\n    complemented by muted green, pale blue, and small\n    terracotta and rosé accents.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The watercolor-like elaboration allows individual contours to softly\n    blend into the surroundings. Houses, plants, and the coast thus\n    do not appear sharply separated but as parts of the same\n    light-filled memory.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Narrow geometric retro ornaments mark the side\n    transitions and echo the colors of the illustration.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTwo views, one story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The motif was developed as a wraparound design.\n    On one side, the lettering and coast dominate; on the other,\n    cottages, gardens, cypress trees, and the strolling couple.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    In between, both combine to form a cohesive scene.\n    Thus, the mug changes its character as it turns:\n    once landscape, once architecture, once almost just a path to the sea.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFor coffee, tea, and a slightly slower morning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The motif is printed on a glossy white ceramic mug.\n    With approximately \u003cstrong\u003e325 ml or 0.33 l\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has\n    a classic size for coffee, tea, cocoa, and other favorite beverages.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e glossy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 325 ml \/ 0.33 l\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carmel-by-the-Sea, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e wraparound watercolor illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e California Retro and nostalgic travel illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrowave safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFor people who also turn into small streets when traveling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The Carmel-by-the-Sea mug is suitable for California lovers,\n    coastal dwellers, garden enthusiasts, and anyone who finds houses with character\n    more interesting than perfect facades.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    And if the path to the Pacific is a bit far right now:\n    A coffee, a quiet morning, and 325 ml of Carmel are at least\n    a quite charming interim solution.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mano et Arte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55076663591254,"sku":"5a1ec6cd-c455-4dd3-8f41-34a26efd471d","price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/8458\/2486\/files\/carmel-by-the-sea-california-tasse-033l-pazifik-kueste.webp?v=1787501958","url":"https:\/\/manoetarte.com\/en\/products\/carmel-california-tasse-0-33-l","provider":"Mano et Arte","version":"1.0","type":"link"}