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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More 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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Upcycle; the modern way to recycle
Upcycling is a hot new trend that takes an unused and potentially trash-worthy item and turns it into something useful that is equal or greater in value. Personally known for
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A Special Visitor for the Marimekko Factory
Secretary of State Hilary Clinton visits the Marimekko factory: “US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the Marimekko house in Helsinki on June 27, 2012. She got to know Marimekko
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Make Your Own Marimekko Picnic Blanket
What better way to show off your summer sewing skills than with a fancy picnic blanket? Just in time for the Fourth of July, or a little bit before Labor
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iittala Plates
Plates: the backdrop to every meal. We use plates everyday, so it only makes sense that the essential is both beautiful and practical. The cupboards of most Finns’ homes are
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