I've ordered mugs from Ten Thousand Villages for years for Christmas gifts, after receiving a set from Nepal for my wedding. Unfortunately, Ten Thousand Villages no longer carries them, but they look and feel like they belong in a fine art museum. This mug is also striking as a work of art. This year I ordered mugs from Vietnam from Ten Thousand Villages: they are fine but they are not art and don't feel special enough to be a stand alone Christmas gift. This one does. If you are wavering, go with this mug made in Nepal. I wish there were more mugs, dishes, etc. from Nepalese artisans available!
