To Love and Water! I grew up with a mother that was for all I know part mermaid. I spent my summers either in the ocean, in a lake and in a pool. Her land body ended up in a wheelchair by age 65, but when in water- she was free. Her best friend, Karin of New Jersey, is also a mermaid. She has taught hundreds of children to swim and love being in water. The mermaid cup design came from an original bowl I made as a portrait of them. Art on all sides. Comfortable to hold with a unique thumb. The wares are food, microwave, and dishwasher safe, as well as family and café proven strong.Designed in my Washington State studio, made in Thailand in a facility meets European standards for people and planet.