Kuksa — Nordic Birch Wooden Mug, Hand-Carved

There's something deeply satisfying about drinking from a wooden cup. The Kuksa — known as Guksi in Finnish and kåsa in Swedish — is a traditional Nordic drinking vessel with roots stretching back almost 3 thousand years through Scandinavian and Sami culture. Similar carved versions have been found in Viking burials, featuring dragon heads and knotwork patterns.

These are made from birch, hold approximately 250ml, and are perfect for hot drinks or cold ones. Morning coffee around a campfire, an evening dram, or a cold drink at a reenactment — they work beautifully for all of it.

Choose Your Style

• Standard — clean, smooth birch kuksa (£15)
• Grooves — decorative groove detailing around the body (£17)
• Carved — Your Design — hand-carved with any design you choose: a name, initials, knotwork, runes, or anything else (£30)

Details

• Made from birch
• Approximately 250ml capacity (natural variation)
• Suitable for hot and cold drinks
• Hand-finished in South Wales

Perfect For

• Camping and bushcraft
• Viking and Norse reenactment
• LARP and living history
• Gifts for outdoor enthusiasts

Care Instructions

• Hand wash only with warm soapy water
• Dry thoroughly before storing
• Apply food-grade oil periodically to maintain the wood
• Do not soak or put in a dishwasher