Dunoon High Rise Cats Argyll Shape Mug This charming design by artist Kate Mawdsley showcases four cats looking very pleased with themselves as they stand on top of one another in a pyramid shape. The bright and bold colours are beautifully complemented by crisp white of the fine bone china, which provides an idyllic backdrop. Tying in with the design, matching illustrations are printed on the inside rim of the mug along with the handle. With butterflies, mice and birds also featuring throughout the motif, it is sure to bring a smile to any animal lovers face, purr-fect for Christmas and birthdays. Argyll A straight-sided mug with a big capacity – half a litre - that’s almost a pint of tea, coffee or hot chocolate! The clean lines and generous handle make it easy to pick up and the straight shape is perfect for displaying the many different decorations designed by the Dunoon artists.  Despite its height, Argyll is still dishwasher and microwave safe, with the exception of those designs featuring gold embellishment. 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.