Marimekko's Piirto Unikko bowl set features the iconic floral pattern by Maija Isola in a fun new interpretation: you can only see the outlines of the famous flowers! Designed to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Unikko pattern, the ceramic bowls are ideal for serving nuts, sweets or other delicacies. The set includes two small bowls, one decorated in red tones and the other with metallic gold pigment. The cork lids feature Marimekko logos on the inside. The bowl set is part of the Oiva tableware series, designed by Sami Ruotsalainen.
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.
