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Unikko Kollaasi pot holder, linen - dark blue

Marimekko

C$24.20

Marimekko
Unikko Kollaasi pot holder C$24.20

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Description

Marimekko's Unikko Kollaasi pot holder is brought to life with a graphic collage of Maija Isola's iconic poppy pattern. Featuring a special label to mark the 60th anniversary of Unikko, this stitched pot holder has a padding and a hanging loop on the corner. The fabric is printed in Helsinki, Finland, on a partly recycled, unbleached cotton-linen blend – thanks to the unique collage, each piece is one of a kind.

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.

Material
46% undyed recycled cotton, 33% undyed cotton, 21% undyed recycled linen
Colour
Light beige, dark blue
Fabric
Printed cotton-linen, polyester wadding
Filling
100% polyester
Length
8.46 in (21.5 cm)
Width
8.46 in (21.5 cm)
Weight
0.15 lbs (0.07 kg)
Notes
Keep away from oven heating elements and open flame.
Care instructions
Machine wash in 60°C
Product ID
MA073304-850

Maija Isola

Maija Isola (1927–2001) is probably Marimekko’s most famous designer. The Finnish artist 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 illustrious career as a visual artist.

Maija Isola was a tremendously versatile and bold artist. She interpreted the events of her era from her own unique perspective and foresaw future trends. Her body of work includes over 500 prints – a brilliant selection of patterns representing different themes and techniques. She drew inspiration from traditional folk art, modern visual art, nature and her countless trips around the world. In the 1980s, she began designing fabrics with her daughter, Kristina. Together they produced fresh floral fabrics, bold abstract patterns and ornamental designs that became Marimekko staples. When Maija passed away in 2001, Kristina carried on her mother’s tradition, producing new color waves of Maija’s classic designs.

Maija Isola’s most well-known pattern is the flowery Unikko. The Unikko pattern came about in 1964 after Armi Ratia, the founder of Marimekko, had announced in public that no floral fabrics are designed at Marimekko. Maija Isola did not accept rules or restrictions and designed in protest a complete collection of bold floral patterns: Unikko, a Finnish word that means poppy. Today, Unikko is probably more popular than ever, and an innumerable amount of different Unikko pattern products is available. The range of available colours is also very large.

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