Mimbreño Indian Turtle Mug - Black & White

Mimbreño Indian Turtle Mug - Black & WhiteThe Mimbreo tableware collection, made for and used by the El Tovar Lodge at the Grand Canyon, is now available to the public! This restaurant quality dinnerware is made in Arizona and has a long story behind it. Over a thousand years ago, the Mimbreo Indians created their pottery with intricate geometric designs and whimsical depictions of the wildlife and natural surroundings they cherished. Their artistry, filled with humor and creativity, brought

The Mimbreño tableware collection, made for and used by the El Tovar Lodge at the Grand Canyon, is now available to the public! This restaurant quality dinnerware is made in Arizona and has a long story behind it.

Over a thousand years ago, the Mimbreño Indians created their pottery with intricate geometric designs and whimsical depictions of the wildlife and natural surroundings they cherished. Their artistry, filled with humor and creativity, brought to life unique images such as The March Hare in the Moon, The Bird with Four Fish Stuck in Its Neck, and animals decorated with elaborate patterns. Some of these striking designs were originally found on ancient Mimbreño bowls.

Centuries later, renowned architect and designer Mary Colter drew inspiration from Mimbreño artwork to create a distinctive china pattern for the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railways elite Super Chief Two dining cars. Colter, best known for her architectural contributions to the Fred Harvey Company—including iconic Grand Canyon structures like the Hopi House, Hermit’s Rest, Lookout Studio, and Desert View Watchtower—crafted 37 unique Mimbreño-style drawings to adorn the dinnerware. Today, original Santa Fe Railway Mimbreño dinnerware is a prized collector’s item.

Mimbreño Indian Turtle Mug:

• Sold individually. Many coordinating pieces are available in the Mimbreño collection.
• Ancient Mimbreño Indian.
• Made expressly for Santa Fe Dining Car Service. 
• Holds 11 oz of your favorite beverage.
• Highly chip-resistant.
• Every piece is lead free, cadmium free, dishwasher and microwave safe.
• Oven proof, broiler and freezer safe.
• Dinnerware can go from freezer to oven after it's been brought to room temperature.
• A "clear coat" on top of each Mimbreño piece has been added. While guarding well against metal utensil marks, the clear coat may slightly scratch under heavy abrasion. We recommend putting a napkin, or spacer, underneath bowls and plates when nesting in order to keep the foot of one piece from scratching the top of another piece.
• You can rest assured your dinnerware is the highest quality, most durable American made ceramic product available anywhere.

The MIMBREÑO mark is a licensed mark owned by BNSF Railway Company.

Among our Mimbreno clients, whether used for service or for resale, is La Posada Hotel, The El Tovar at the Grand Canyon, The Phoenician Resort (Scottsdale), and many fine galleries and shops throughout the US!