Lumimarja, designed by Erja Hirvi in 2004, is one of Marimekko's best-selling textiles. Marimekko gives contributors carte blanche on how to present their ideas to the artwork team: Some paint, some draw, some design on computers. Hirvi presented her idea with real branches attached to a piece of paper with tape. Photo 1 of 13 in Marimekko's Iconic Patterns by Miyoko Ohtake

Marimekko's Iconic Patterns

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Lumimarja, designed by Erja Hirvi in 2004, is one of Marimekko's best-selling textiles. Marimekko gives contributors carte blanche on how to present their ideas to the artwork team: Some paint, some draw, some design on computers. Hirvi presented her idea with real branches attached to a piece of paper with tape.