Marimekko has blessed us with some amazing printed fabrics, both new and old, many of which also have amazingly long repeats; take these for example: Selling by the repeat may
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Unikko on Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Unikko was designed by Maija Isola in 1964, despite Marimekko founder Armi Ratia’s ban on floral Marimekko patterns. Ratia insisted that real flowers have a natural beauty most motifs cannot
Read MoreCondo Renovation with Marimekko Wallpaper
Take a look at Natalie Bahadur’s spectacular condo renovation featured on Styleathome.com and see how the delicate Marimekko Lumimarja wallpaper freshens-up the walls to help create her new bright and modern space. Check out the
Read MoreMarimekko + HGTV Showdown = Bonus Room Blitz
Marimekko stars on HGTV’s Showdown: Matthew Finlason and Kristi Yamaguchi transform a dated bonus room into a contemporary, family-friendly space in just four hours using Marimekko Tuuli Fabric paneled across
Read MoreH & M and Marimekko Spring 2008 Collection – Here! – Finnish Design
Well, everyone has been waiting…here is a peek at the H&M Marimekko Spring 2008 Collection from New York Magazine. Available in stores soon. What do you think? More information available
Read MoreMARIMEKKO – A Whole Life: 60 Years of Colors, Stripes and Shapes
In eight days the Design Museum in Helsinki will unveil its newest exhibition, “MARIMEKKO – A Whole Life: 60 Years of Colors, Stripes and Shapes” which will showcase all things Marimekko.
Read MoreDolce & Gabbana and Marimekko Reach Agreement
The Finnish textile design company Marimekko has reached an agreement with Dolce & Gabbana in a dispute over the popular Marimekko Unikko pattern (pictured below). Read the rest of the
Read MoreMarimekko hot-air balloon flying above Los Angeles
Marimekko’s Unikko hot-air balloon flies high above Los Angeles to celebrate the opening of the Marimekko Beverly Hills Flagship Store on 370 North Canon Drive, 90210 Beverly Hills, LA. The
Read MoreMarimekko Designer Profile: Maija Isola
Maija Isola (1927–2001) designed her first printed textiles in 1949 for Printex Oy, Marimekko’s predecessor. She worked as head designer of Marimekko’s interior fabrics until 1987. She also had an
Read MoreMore Than 60 Years of Marimekko History In One Room
Marimekko’s design archive appears tame in contrast to the vibrant patterns this Finnish design company is known for creating. Rows of white shelves on tracks and enormous cardboard boxes line
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