Celebrate the joy, connection and exploration that coffee brings with this limited-edition, featuring original artwork by Colombia-based illustrator Jim Pluk.
Made and printed in Japan by Tsunagu Craft, this mug combines cultural storytelling with quality craftsmanship.
Features
- Original artwork: designed by Jim Pluk, capturing the essence of how we see coffee here at Sample—a medium for joy, connection, and exploration
- Handmade in Japan: crafted by Tsunagu Craft, known for their meticulous attention to detail
- Material: old milk glass; not heat-resistant, avoid microwave, oven or dishwasher use
- Feel: soft, sturdy, pleasant weight and thickness
- Colour options: available in white and ivory
Why we love it
This mug is more than just a vessel; for us, it’s a unique piece of functional art that embodies perfectly our spirit and understanding of coffee. Plus, it features an original design by Jim Pluk, from Colombia (the country where we roast more coffee from).
Product care
Material: not heat-resistant glass (use in microwave, oven or dishwasher is not recommended by the manufacturer)
Art concept and backstory
All our previous artwork features have been created either in-house or by a local creative. This time, we wanted to try something different and work with artists from our favourite origins, starting with Colombia (where most of the coffee lots we buy are produced).
After a deep dive into the internet, we came across Jim Pluk, a Bucaramanga-born illustrator, author and muralist known for his socially conscious work and the visual novel ‘Canosa’. We felt their playful, relaxed and cheeky style aligned perfectly well with our own character, so we got in touch and commissioned an original artwork.
(Fun fact: they designed one of the early logos for Caravela, our main coffee importer!)
After a short brief about Sample, we asked Jim to represent what coffee means for us: a medium for connection, exploration and joy. We think they’ve nailed it. What do you reckon?
