Collection by Manny Yoko

MARIMEKKO

Here, another inspector checks a length of Pieni Unikko fabric.
Here, another inspector checks a length of Pieni Unikko fabric.
Unikko (Poppy)

Easily one of the most readily identifiable patterns, Unikko was introduced in 1964 by designer Maija Isola. She actually created the print in protest against the company's founder, Armi Ratia, who said that floral patterns had no place at Marimekko. With her bright, graphic textile, Isola conceived a company standard that has been in continuous production since 1964. Today the pattern has appeared on everything from TV boxes to Nordic walking poles.
Unikko (Poppy) Easily one of the most readily identifiable patterns, Unikko was introduced in 1964 by designer Maija Isola. She actually created the print in protest against the company's founder, Armi Ratia, who said that floral patterns had no place at Marimekko. With her bright, graphic textile, Isola conceived a company standard that has been in continuous production since 1964. Today the pattern has appeared on everything from TV boxes to Nordic walking poles.
Kaivo

Conceived by the great Maija Isola in 1964, Kaivo is indicative of Isola's work as a painter. "I tend to see everything in patterns…when I go see a film, look at snow and ice, wash dishes or maybe the most when I am in love," said Isola in an interview in 1966. Over the course of her career at Marimekko, Isola created more than 500 different patterns. She remains one of the most famous contemporary Finnish textile designers.
Kaivo Conceived by the great Maija Isola in 1964, Kaivo is indicative of Isola's work as a painter. "I tend to see everything in patterns…when I go see a film, look at snow and ice, wash dishes or maybe the most when I am in love," said Isola in an interview in 1966. Over the course of her career at Marimekko, Isola created more than 500 different patterns. She remains one of the most famous contemporary Finnish textile designers.