At Marimekko, the journey of a new pattern from the designer’s sketch to a printed fabric takes about a year. Here is a look at the entire process at Marimekko.
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Marimekko – A Look Back (Part 1)
The first part of a series of posts looking back at Marimekko through the decades. All of the photos posted are from Marimekko Fabrics Fashion Architecture (a great resource with
Read MoreTake a Bite of Sweet Design, Happy Valentine’s Day!
As we reserve this day in the name of love and all things sweet, take a minute to appreciate these Marimekko patterned cookies posted by Three Honeybees via Flickr. Sweetly
Read MoreMake Your Own Marimekko Yoga Mat Bag
A purely remnant-inspired project, the idea for creating this Marimekko Yoga Mat Bag came after rummaging through our remnant fabric bin at work. Inspired after reading the Marimekko Surrur book,
Read MoreHGTV’s Taniya Nayak & Marimekko
How do you create a high-impact art piece? HGTV personality and interior designer Taniya Nayak used Marimekko Fokus fabric to create a wall hanging in the living room of her new
Read MoreDesigner Spotlight: Ville Silvennoinen
Cover photo: Maja (hut) pattern by Ville Silvennoinen. Most Marimekko fans have heard about Maija and Kristina Isola, arguably some of the most well-known names in the Finnish brand’s design
Read MoreMelt away the winter chill with Finnish Glögi
Ease the bite of cold weather and have your guests cozy up near a crackling fire with a cup of the Finns’ version of mulled wine known as glögi. In
Read MoreMarimekko – Holy Cow!
Looking to energize that bare wall in your home? This print by Marimekko is sure to change the moo-d of your room. The Marimekko Unelmia Textile Art is designed by
Read MoreA Timeless Pairing, Jackie & Marimekko Strike Again
Last year we wrote a post about Jackie Kennedy & her fondness for Marimekko frocks, now I don’t want to claim that we inspired a Berlin museum to create an
Read MoreMarimekko Mixer – Meet Astrid Sylwan
Cover photo: Scandinavian Art & Design Talks Meet New Marimekko Designer Astrid Sylwan: If you don’t know her yet, chances are you will soon. The designer of Marimekko’s most complex
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