History of the cup Mugs The evolution of the human species has been made through many small changes in habits and ways of acting. One of these changes is undoubtedly the way we eat and the utensils and objects we use, as we have already mentioned in our article. Kitchen items have diversified over time according to cultures and needs. The mug is one of those illustrious everyday objects that have a history and whose usefulness is no longer in question. The mug is now tending to be rivalled by the mug, which is a large, much more fashionable cup used without a saucer. A mug is a large cylindrical container with a handle, used without a saucer, which looks similar to a mug and is used for drinking or measuring in Europe and Quebec, and only for drinking hot liquids in North America. A mug can also be made of clay, glass or enamelled metal. Its use varies from region to region and it can be decorated and personalised as desired. You can therefore offer or buy a mug personalised with your company logo, to drink a cup of coffee while motivating yourself at work. A mug has the particularity of being able to be decorated according to one's taste and wishes. They are available in different sizes and formats, as well as in different colours.

History of the cup The Calabrian goblet cup is slightly rounded at the base, with a slightly flared upper rim. The Etruscan cup made in 1786 for Queen Marie-Antoinette in the Rambouillet dairy. The jasmine cup, intended for chocolate: slightly flared, on a small base that serves as a pedestal, called a piédouche, it is decorated with animal claws and has rolled handles that are higher than the cup. The duck cup is small and is used to dip a sugar cube into three drops of coffee. The same name is given to the cup that bedridden patients drink from. It has a handle for the carer and a long spout that can be slipped between the patient's lips to avoid spilling the liquid. The analogy between the spout and the bird's beak led to the name "duck". The duck was mainly made of earthenware until the end of the 20th century, when this material was replaced by plastic. The filter or herbal tea cup is large and has a built-in filter. The broth cup is wide and flared, with a lid and two side handles. The moustache cup, created at the end of the 19th century, is a cup with a semi-circular inner rim. The rim has a crescent-shaped opening that prevents the liquid from reaching the hair of moustached drinkers.

History of the cup Expensive beverages, tea, coffee and chocolate give rise to services that are mainly used for consumption but also dedicated to collectors' items, without it always being possible to distinguish the different uses. The size of the services also varies, and the pieces that make up the services are made using multiple techniques that fall under the heading of goldsmithing or ceramics. The earliest known example of a pottery vessel capable of keeping a liquid hot or cold is an ancient Chinese pottery jar dating from the Tang Dynasty (618-907). A scholar, Xu Xiake, mentioned the origin of porcelain in his book "Zhongguo chuantong shi" (中國出现的歷史), published in the 1730s, which describes that Emperor Muzong of the Tang Dynasty ordered the creation of high quality porcelain during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian, who was also the Emperor's wife. We have no idea how old these ceramic cups are, but they have certainly been around for a long time! They were made in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), and by that time there were already about 20 different types of ceramic cups on the market; in addition, there were many others made by potters, all of whom used clay from different sources in the country, with varying degrees of skill and quality control!

History of the cup Tea was introduced during the Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). The more than four centuries of Han Dynasty rule are widely regarded as one of the "golden ages" of Chinese history. With the beginning of the Han Dynasty, the pottery industry developed and many types of vessels appeared on the market. The need for a container to drink tea led to the development of the cup, especially the handleless cup in China. Europe discovered tea in the 17th century with the development of trade relations between East and West, but Europeans preferred to drink their tea very hot. The handle was therefore invented in Europe by the German Johann Friedrich Bottger in 1707. In France, the ordinances of 1699 and 1709, which restricted the use of precious metals, encouraged the development of ceramics, particularly earthenware and porcelain, which played an increasingly important role in the creation of cabarets (lunch services) for serving exotic drinks. Throughout the 18th century, there were many innovations in decoration, technique and form.

What is more important for parents than the birth of their child? Of course for parents, your birth is still remembered as a wonderful day... But for all of us, it is fascinating and fun to trace the traces of the past and to understand what the world was like when we were born. We are printing for you a document that will reveal to the one who holds it what was important on the day he was born and what happened on his birthday! You will also discover the great sports winners, the personalities who held high office or the historical events of the year of birth. We will also tell you about the cost of living at that time. Are you looking for a fun and cool gift idea for a birthday? An original gift idea for the festive season? You don't know what to give your loved ones? Or would you like to complete your gift with a nice printed, decorated, colourful and personal text? You can also decorate your home with the day of birth of each member of your family! An original decoration. With the "Day of your birth", important events, influential characters, sportsmen and women winners of the day or year of birth... You offer a beautiful nostalgic and personalised gift to your relative, friend or acquaintance …

What could be less classic than a diploma to tell your dad that he is the best and that he is a Superman. Because as the saying goes "There are superheroes without capes, they are called daddy." He is a real everyday hero. Every day, dad fulfills his role as father with honour. He deserves a nice personalised diploma delivered by the whole family. The best time to give it to him is without a doubt her birthday or Father's Day. But you can also offer him at any time, because he is really the best dad in the world. He is always listening to you and has always protected you. We print for you his personalised diploma with your first names on a small panel. Obviously, dad can place his diploma wherever he wants: on his desk, on the wall above his bed or in the entrance hall... A unique decorative gift that dad will be proud of. The diploma of the best dad is a small decorative gift to offer to dad, an original gift for Father's Day, a unique gift for his birthday. A tender gift to tell him how important he is to his family. Because he is, quite simply, the most wonderful dad in the world.

A writing case embellished with a photo of the twins skiing or with the sandy beach where you spent the last vacation, here is a good remedy to cheer up at his place of work or anywhere. With on the front cover, a photo of your choice and inside a space for a notepad, a pen holder and a corner pocket to slip your business cards or your small advertising cardboard, this personalized writing case is very practical to take notes quickly, it can be kept within reach in your bag, briefcase or on your desk. No notes are lost, they are tidy and ready to be found easily. If you suddenly have an idea of ​​genius and want to quickly write it down without waiting to turn on your computer and open the appropriate software, you are in the metro or even at home and the inspiration comes to you, you will be happy to take your writing case to deposit your ideas or your desires. The rigid and personalized writing case with your company logo will impress your customers. You can write easily wherever you are. Very convenient to visit a customer and to write down useful information to make a quote for example. In meetings, taking handwritten notes is faster and more flexible: adding a note in the margin or noting important points, especially since taking handwritten notes leaves a more marked trace in our gray cells than on a keyboard.

Please note that there are only a few blue and pink t-shirts left. The following shirts will be only white. The teddy bear is a classic. It’s the funniest friend we can share all our secrets with. He is always there to listen to us and console us. A soft teddy bear to personalise with a first name, a small message or a personal photo printed on the t-shirt is a cute gift for all ages. Indeed, there is no age to receive a soft toy. The cuddly toy follows us from our youngest age until sometimes adulthood. According to the press, 35% of adults (the majority of men) travel and sleep with a cuddly toy when they are away from home. By offering Ted the bear with your photo or that of the children, you will be sure that your partner can have a good night and have sweet dreams. For Valentine's Day, this cute bear with your love words printed on his t-shirt or a photo of you 2 is a romantic gift par excellence. A little bear with the photo of mum and dad reassures your child especially when he is in the nursery or in a small section of kindergarten. He will be calmed down to have a nap near his beloved Ted. If teddy bears are everywhere with your child, don't worry, it is machine washable because even the most precious comforter sometimes needs a good bath.

An excellent choice of unusual and unique gift is to offer a personalised plate with the photo of the toddler for his baptism or of the couple celebrating their… th wedding anniversary or grandparents for their party or for any other reason… A traditional but very important gift, a decorative gift to immortalise your most beautiful moments, a gift that will stand the test of time. A souvenir gift idea for a wedding anniversary, a birth, a baptism, a communion… To offer mum for her Mother’s Day or her birthday, a plate decorated with a funny photo of the children with their dad who each holds a balloon in the shape of a heart. A nice gift for mum, she can display it near her bed or in the living room. Gift to give to dad for his Father's Day or his birthday and another plate with another equally hilarious photo of the children with mum this time. Thus, each of the parents will have their personalised plate. As an original Christmas gift, if your child loves to draw, a beautiful plate decorated with a photo of his prettiest drawing will please grandparents immensely, or godparents. A decorative gift personalised according to his imagination, to offer for all occasions.

Plates are not only made to put on the table, they can also be used as an ornament for interior decoration. Offer a painting from the history of Art revisited in a beautiful decorative object. A plate is a refined decoration to embellish the dining room, guest room or entrance hall. A beautiful plate decorated with a well-known work is certainly a good gift idea for art lovers. Therefore, if you want to decorate your living room in an elegant and distinguished way, you can choose between ten works of art from famous paintings: Mona Lisa, The Creation of Adam, Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Night Watch, Guernica, The Scream, The Starry Night, Water Lilies, The Persistence of Memory and the Kiss, all works by famous painters. You want to declare your love, offer the Kiss. Your friend loves nature and will appreciate the Water Lilies. It's up to you to choose according to the recipient. It is, therefore, an unusual gift, an original gift idea to offer for the birthday of your love, a gift for a wedding anniversary or for any other birthday or party. Unless you wish to treat yourself by choosing the work, you prefer to embellish your home. Remark It is possible that the artwork on the plate may be very slightly distorted because the plate we offer is not flat. It is likely that some of the paintings will be cut off due to the round shape of the plate and the format of the artwork: too high, too wide, etc.