Marimekko's Pieni Piirto Unikko cushion cover features Maija Isola's iconic floral pattern in a fun new interpretation: you can only see the outlines of the famous flowers! The metallic gold pattern is printed in Helsinki, Finland, on an unbleached cotton-linen fabric, partially made from recycled materials. Narrow edging details give the cushion cover an elegant, festive look.
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.
