Finnish Design
Finnish Design
A large, laid-back pattern of stylized natural forms, Melooni (melon) is one of the many designs in Maija Isola’s output of the 1960s that superbly captured the spirit of the times.
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
Melooni Linen fabric 892
100 % linen
repeat 62 cm
6.70 > € 5.63
Melooni blanket 130 x 170 cm
60 % cotton 25 % wool
15 % polyamide
179 > € 150.36
Melooni 910
50 x 70 cm
20 > € 16.80
Melooni 910
30 x 50 cm
12 > € 10.08
Melooni 910
30 x 30 cm
8 > € 6.72
Melooni 910
75 x 150 cm
42 > € 35.28
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.
