Unikko Mug 250ml Red by Maija Isola for Marimekko

Marimekko's iconic Unikko design is a bold and vibrant floral pattern created by Finnish designer Maija Isola in 1964. Unikko, which means "poppy" in Finnish, features large-scale, abstract representations of poppy flowers in various colors and combinations. 

The design was initially met with some skepticism by Marimekko's founder, Armi Ratia, who was initially hesitant about using floral patterns. However, the Unikko design became a symbol of Marimekko's rebirth and departure from traditional floral patterns. It represented a break from the conventional and introduced a fresh, modern aesthetic to Finnish design.

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The designer:
Maija Isola was born 1927 in Finland, famous for her printed textiles, and the creator of over 500 patterns, including Unikko. The bold, colourful prints she created as the head designer of Marimekko made the Finnish company famous in the 1960s.

The object:
Year of design 1964 and currently still in production
Made in Finland
Museum collections: Museum of Fine Art , Boston

Condition:
NEW without packaging

A design piece which will be a future collectable.