Bird Life Owls The many different types of Owl in all their differing sizes and plumages are depicted on this mug designed by Kate Mawdesley from Dunoon. The names of the birds are written between the images on a white background. A perfect gift for any ‘twitcher’, or anyone who simply loves the natural world. Kate Mawdsley Kate Mawdsley was born in Lancashire and now lives in a converted barn in East Anglia. Even in the nursery, Kate Mawdsley preferred to play with paper, pencils and paint rather than toys and she maintained her interest in art throughout her education. After completing her degree in fashion and textiles, Kate spent the first ten years of her career in the fashion industry. In the early 1990s, she began gradually to move into more illustrative work. Since then, her repertoire and collection have expanded each year and her work can now be seen on products ranging from Dunoon mugs to cross-stitch fabrics. Bute These classic shaped, fine bone china mugs feel good to hold and are the canvases for some of Dunoon\'s most popular, and certainly their most detailed, designs. With a capacity of 300ml, all designs are both dishwasher and microwave safe, with the exception of those featuring gold embellishment.