Paraati Oven Mitten

This generously-sized oven mitten will fit on either the right or left hand. Stripes have always been essential to the world of Marimekko patterns. Paraati (parade) is a fresh, striped pattern by Fujiwo Ishimoto that depicts the joy of living with alternating stripes of different thickness and four different colors. Machine wash warm, air dry. Makes a great housewarming or shower gift. Made in Estonia.

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: Fujiwo Ishimoto for Marimekko
• Country of Design: Finland
• Materials: 100% Cotton exterior, padding is 100% polyester fill
• Measurements: L 12" W 6"