Marimekko's Iso Unikko fabric features the iconic floral pattern designed by Maija Isola in a minimalist, oversized version. Printed in Helsinki, Finland, this heavyweight, unbleached cotton sateen is made of 50% organic cotton. The fabric has a repeat length of 380 cm, and the design includes a repeat border every 130 cm, characteristic of the flatbed printing method.

All fans of Finnish design surely recognise Unikko, but have you ever heard the story behind the pattern? Maija Isola created it in 1964 after Armi Ratia, the founder of Marimekko, had publicly announced that no floral fabrics would be printed at the design house. Isola did not accept these rules and restrictions without a fight and, in protest, ended up designing an entire collection of bold floral patterns. One of these designs was Unikko – which quickly became a favourite of Ratia, too. Today, Unikko is one of Marimekko's best-known and most beloved patterns worldwide.

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