Pieni Unikko Acrylic Placemat

These cheerful placemats are made using acrylic coated cotton that's wrinkle and stain resistant. A young Maija Isola designed this abstracted pattern of poppies in 1964 after being told that Marimekko would never produce a floral print. Over four decades and countless color combinations, Unikko remains Marimekko’s most enduring pattern. The classic red and white is the original colorway. Sold individually. 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: Maija Isola for Marimekko
• Country of Design: Finland
• Materials: Cotton with acrylic coating
• Measurements: L 16.5" W 12.5"