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Migration Cup

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Migration CupMigration Cup Image: Ayumi Horie Cup Design: Ayumi Horie Porcelain 11 fl oz For the longevity of your decal, please avoid the dishwasher. Please note that cups are made to order. Your cup will ship within 3 4 weeks. Pictured is the front and back of one cup. Ayumi Horie Migrating Bird 1 "Where are you from?" Migrating Bird 2 "I'm from ____" Migrating Bird 1 "No, but, where are you really from? This is a familiar example of a conversation for anyone

Migration Cup
Image: Ayumi Horie
Cup Design: Ayumi Horie
Porcelain 11 fl oz
For the longevity of your decal, please avoid the dishwasher.
Please note that cups are made to order. Your cup will ship within 3-4 weeks. 
Pictured is the front and back of one cup.

Ayumi Horie
Migrating Bird 1 "Where are you from?"
Migrating Bird 2 "I'm from ____"
Migrating Bird 1 "No, but, where are you really from? 

This is a familiar example of a conversation for anyone who is read to be "not from here", i.e. a person of color or anyone with an accent. It has probably happened to them many, many times. Sometimes this is meant sincerely and with genuine curiosity. Other times, it is a clumsy attempt to get at the root of ethnic identity. And it always holds within it the subtext- “you don't belong here”.

I grew up in a state that was 99.3% white and we were one of only a handful of Asian families in town. While I'm largely inured to this kind of racism, whether it's intentional or not, I want this cup to get people to think more deeply about their own family histories and for people to be aware that this line of questioning sends a message to anyone on the receiving end.

Human beings have been migrating globally since we had "fins" and legs. Caucasian immigrants and migrants fled and sought opportunities, just as today's immigrants and refugees have. Many people of color in the States were brought here by force and enslaved- they do not have the privilege of knowing their family histories. Those of us who are privileged enough to know our own family trees know that at one point or another we were all vulnerable, just as immigrants and refugees are today. In the end, our family histories are not so different.

 

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etymologik
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 2
Great idea, great cover, poor execution
Format: Paperback
This is a great idea that was badly done. On the production side, insufficient glue in the binding causes pages to fall out when you turn them - dozens of pages, not just one or two. This is surprising given the good quality of the paper and cover. As for content, the writing is very poor & shallow. I'm reminded of a high school essay by poor student unfamiliar with history who is looking looking up the subject matter on Wikipedia as they go but leaving out all the good stuff. For example, we get a king list for Kush spread over several pages, but virtually no actual history -- despite the fact that all of Egypt was there to quote from for at least the enemy's side of the story, and Assyrian sources could have been cited as well. I don't gain much new information from the 50th repetition of "nobody knows this" and "nobody knows that." A real historian can impost structure on the unknowns by showing the archaeology or citing history & folklore & epigraphs. This could have been presented in simple high school language, outlining the alternative possibilities from the little we do know, and explaining how we know what little we know. Photographs of actual ruins and art would help. Unfortunately the subject matter is really not touched. Too bad. This could have been a very good project.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021
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Tyi
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 5
Very Good Quality 👍🏾
Color: Gold Polished, Color: Gold Polished
Good quality. Study with some weight to it. Was pleasantly surprised at how good this looks. The gold color is very shiny which is what I was looking for. The base is large enough to hold a thick roll of Viva paper towels.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2026
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Sammy
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 5
Great Paper Towel Holder! Sturdy and Stylish
Color: Black
I’ve been using this paper towel holder for about 6 months now, and I’m very happy with it! The design is sleek and modern, making it a perfect fit for my kitchen. It’s made from durable steel, and I love that the finish still looks brand new after months of use. The best part is how easy it is to replace rolls. I can quickly swap out old rolls without any hassle. The weighted base and non-slip pad are fantastic features – I’ve accidentally bumped it a few times, and it hasn’t tipped over once. It stays securely in place, which is a huge plus. I also appreciate that it’s versatile enough to fit all paper towel sizes. Overall, this is a high-quality and functional product that’s also aesthetically pleasing. Highly recommend it if you’re looking for a sturdy, easy-to-use paper towel holder!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
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James & Debrah Riedl
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect!
Color: Warm Gold, Color: Warm Gold
Been using this thing for over a year now and it is fantastic. The color is beautiful and as described. The price was a very good price point. The size is everything you need it to be because it’s nice and sturdy; it holds a big Costco size roll. And the roll actually fits over the top. You don’t have to unscrew it. In love.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2026
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aircrane
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Stylish and sturdy paper towel holder
Color: Gold Polished
This gold paper towel holder looks great on my counter and works perfectly. The base is nice and heavy keeping it sturdy, which keeps it from sliding or tipping when I pull off a paper towel. I’ve had no issues with the roll coming loose or falling off, even when grabbing sheets quickly. It’s both functional and elegant. Gives you good value for the money. Definitely worth it if you want something that looks good and stays in place.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2025

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