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Unikko Kollaasi cotton-linen fabric, linen - dark blue

Marimekko

$51.30

Marimekko
Unikko Kollaasi cotton-linen fabric $51.30

Description

Marimekko's Unikko Kollaasi cotton-linen fabric is brought to life with a graphic collage of Maija Isola's iconic poppy pattern. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Unikko, this fabric is printed in Helsinki, Finland, on a partly recycled, unbleached cotton-linen blend – thanks to the unique collage, each piece sewn from it 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.

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· This fabric is sold by the metre.
· It comes in one continuous length.
· Add the number of metres you require in the Quantity box.

Material
46% undyed recycled cotton, 33% undyed cotton, 21% undyed recycled linen
Colour
Light beige, dark blue
Fabric
Printed unbleached cotton-linen
Width
147 cm
Measurement details
Width +-3%
Repeat
98 cm
Weight
0.36 kg
Notes
This fabric is sold by the metre and comes in one continuous length. Add the number of metres required into the Quantity box.
Please note that the maximum continuous length is 15 meters.
Care instructions
Machine wash at 60°C. Shrinkage max. 6%. Wash with similar colours.
Product ID
MA073707-850

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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    Heavy weight linen, almost canvas-like. I think it will soften up with a few washings

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