Unikko classic pattern was created in 1964, after Marimekko founder Armi Ratia publicly proclaimed a ban on flowers in Marimekko prints. Artist Maija Isola defied the order and designed a whole collection of floral patterns that were so fresh and unique that Armi Ratia ended up taking eight of them. One of those she accepted was Unikko, the future symbol of the brand.
Here is the Unikko Home continuing collection. Find here the Unikko seasonal collections.
Fabrics are sold by the decimetre (1 metre = 10 decimetres).
For example, If you need 2.2 m, choose 22 units.
Width 145 cm – Printed in Finland
Mini Unikko 017
100 % cotton
pattern repeat 62 cm
4.50 > € 3.78
Pieni Unikko 017
100 % cotton
pattern repeat 88 cm
4.50 > € 3.78
Main material 87 % cotton 13 % linen
Unikko 851
50 x 60 cm
29 > € 24.36
Unikko 851
50 x 70/75 cm
29 > € 24.36
Unikko 851
60 x 63 - 65 x 65 cm
29 > € 24.36
Unikko 851
80 x 80 cm
40 > € 33.60
Towels — 97 % cotton 3 % linen
Unikko 851
30 x 50 cm
15 > € 12.60
Unikko 851
30 x 30 cm
10 > € 8.40
Pouches — 80 % cotton 20 % linen + lining 100 % polyester
Kaika Mini Unikko 851
H14 x 21 cm
29 > € 24.36
Tiise Mini Unikko 851
H9 x 7 x 18 cm
52 > € 43.68
Vilja Mini Unikko 851
H17 x 10 x 23 cm
60 > € 50.40
Maija Isola's (1927-2001) remarkable career as a textile designer began at Printex, Marimekko's predecessor, in 1949 and lasted 38 years. She designed more than 500 fabric patterns, which cover an amazingly diverse range of motifs and design techniques.
She drew inspiration for her work from traditional folk art and modern visual art alike, from nature and her countless trips around the world. Her designs, such as Kivet (stones), Unikko (poppy) and Kaivo (well), continue to be an essential part of Marimekko's collections.