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
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Condo 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
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Marimekko + 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
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H & 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
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The New Edge in Modern Finnish Design
Many people credit the Finns for providing the world with eclectically gorgeous architecture that still remains popular to this day. However, architecture in Finland has dramatically changed since the days
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Solving the Coated Cotton Conundrum; 25 Uses for Marimekko PVC Fabric
A while back, I picked up some gorgeous Marimekko PVC Fabric not knowing what I’d do with it. Months later, it’s still sitting in my closet, untouched. I currently have
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MARIMEKKO – 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.
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Dolce & 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
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Marimekko 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
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Marimekko 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
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