This cheery mug will brighten each morning. A young Maija Isola designed this abstracted pattern of poppies in 1964 after being told that Marimekko would never produce a floral print. Over decades and countless color combinations, Unikko remains Marimekko’s most enduring pattern. This mug celebrates the 60th anniversary of the pattern with a green and orange colorway and features the anniversary stamp on the bottom. It’s not only lovely but also practical – dishwasher, freezer, and microwave safe.
Founded in 1951 by visionary Finnish textile designer Armi Raitia and her husband, Viljo, Marimekko grew from a small textile-printing firm into an international phenomenon. From its beginnings as a textile design company, Marimekko (meaning “Mary’s dress”) branched out into everything from toys to dinnerware to architecture, becoming something of a lifestyle brand in the 1960s and 70s. The company’s outstanding designers revolutionized modern printed fabrics and fashion. Today the company continues to collaborate with young artists, encouraging experimentation. The result is spirited, non-traditional patterns and vivid colors.
- Pattern Designer: Maija Isola
- Country of Design: Finland
- Materials: Vitreous porcelain
- Measurements: H 4"; 8.8 ounce capacity
