There are objects that serve, and there are objects that speak. The Ichendorf Tabby Cat Jug Cat Christmas Ball does both. At first glance, it is a clear borosilicate glass jug, light in the hand, strong enough to endure daily use, and dishwasher safe at low temperatures (40 °C/104 °F recommended). But inside its crystalline walls a small world appears: a playful cat, caught in the act of holding a Christmas ball, forever suspended in glass. What might have been a simple pitcher suddenly becomes a character on the table, an object that stirs smiles, awakens curiosity, and invites storytelling.

The designer’s playful imagination

The vision belongs to Alessandra Baldereschi, a designer celebrated for weaving fantasy into everyday life. Her work often blurs the line between function and fable, and here she achieves it with effortless charm. The cat figurine is shaped through lampworking, an ancient technique where artisans sculpt molten glass with flame and breath. No two cats are identical: some tilt their heads slightly, others cradle the Christmas ball more tightly, each revealing the unmistakable touch of the maker. Far from being mass-produced perfection, the jug carries the authenticity of craft, the warmth of small imperfections that make it unique, like all of Ichendorf tumblers or other products like Ichendorf jugs and Ichendorf cups and mugs.

Part of a festive constellation

This jug belongs to the Tabby Cat series, a collection that celebrates humor, companionship, and festive spirit. Within the broader Ichendorf Christmas collection, it pairs beautifully with tumblers, mugs, and glasses that share the same imaginative language. Set on a holiday table, it becomes the natural companion to candles, gadgets and decorations, and laughter. Yet its charm is not limited to December. Even in the heat of summer, filled with iced water or fruit punch, the cat continues to watch from within, bringing joy in every season.

A gift beyond the ordinary

To give the Ichendorf Tabby Cat Jug Cat Christmas Ball is to offer more than an object: it is to offer an experience. Collectors admire it as a piece of poetic glassmaking; families treasure it as a seasonal ritual; design enthusiasts place it at the crossroads of utility and imagination. Internationally recognized, Ichendorf Milano has become synonymous with turning glass into narrative, and this jug is one of its most charming examples. Light, whimsical, and sophisticated at once, it stands as one of the most original gift ideas for the festive season. Year after year, it returns to the table as both a functional jug and a silent storyteller, carrying with it the mischievous spirit of a cat and the timeless sparkle of a festive ball.