Taikamylly Fabric
- Designed by: Sanna Annukka
- Made by: Marimekko
- More Info: marimekko.fi
Chances are your bedside reading doesn’t include Finland’s national epic, The Kalevala, but that should not preclude you from tucking
in under textiles imprinted with folkloric patterns inspired by the 50-part poem. Sanna Annukka’s new collection for Marimekko includes her rendition of the mythical Sampo.
Articles
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Marimekko's Iconic Patterns
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Q&A with Marimekko Designer Erja Hirvi
At Dwell we've always been fans of the bold prints by Finnish textile design house Marimekko and in honor of their 60th anniversary we toasted ten timeless prints and challenged you to vote on your…
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Marimekko Pilvi Bag
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Events
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Knoll Textiles, 1945 – 2010
This soon-to-close exhibition looks at the individuals and ideas that helped shape KnollTextiles.
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George Smith Furniture and Fabrics
George Smith with provide light refreshments through out the two day event. Auction Item: $500 Gift Certificate George Smith will donate a Five Hundred Dollar Gift Certificate towards any purchase…
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Textiles Recycled/Reimagined
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A Palette of Material
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So beautiful.
I actually just added 'The Kalevala' to my bedside table. Anything that inspired this has got to be equally beautiful.
Lively and fresh!
Kalevala - a wonderful story. High schools should include it on the list of mandatory readings.
i love this!
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