Netflix's new hit series, The Queen's Gambit is leading the a surge of interest for the game of chess. Netflix announced when the series hit 62 million viewers that it was the platform's most-watched scripted series ever.
Apparently, searches for 'how to play chess' and demand for chess games has skyrocketed. eBay reported a 273 percent increase in searches for 'chess sets' immediately following the series’ release. Indeed, I recently sold the one and only chess set that I had in my eBay store. I was surprised but I should have seen it coming.
Unfortunately in this case, Netflix series do not arrive with a plethora of merchandise, the way movies sometimes do. I went searching for an official The Queen's Gambit coffee mug but came up empty handed. I even struggled simply to find a NICE chess-themed mug and not a modern day creation that simply had a chess quote or black and white picture on it. In the end, however, I found this attractive stoneware mug from Mara.
Mara's mug measures 5 inches by 3.75 inches and holds 16 ounces of your favorite steaming hot beverage. Conveniently, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.
Reviews of this design in particular are few but other mugs by the company in the same shape have good reviews with a couple of things to watch out for. First, be aware of the size as some people found the mug bigger than they expected and second, be aware of the irregular nature of these hand crafted pieces. Items that are handmade often vary slightly from piece to piece in terms of quality and painting style.
This mug is a functional and affordable piece of artwork, making it a great gift idea for anyone who loves chess. Order your Mara chess-themed mug from Amazon by clicking here or on eBay by clicking here. Be sure to come back and tell us what you think of the mug if you do decide to buy it.
What is in your coffee mug today?
Brenda
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