Not only functional, these Ceramic Michigan Mugs with awesome Michigan designs make great conversation pieces as well as gifts for the camping enthusiasts or Michigander. The LOVE Michigan and Michigan Roots designs are sandblasted into the ceramic of each mug which means they are not only permanent but also dishwasher and microwave safe. No need to worry about the handle getting hot! The artisan personally tests all of the ceramic terracotta mugs to ensure that each handle is cool when it comes out of the microwave.