Helsinki prints since 1951

Marimekko

Bold prints, fashion and home products developed in Helsinki.

Designed inHelsinki, Finland

Made inFinland and global partner factories

Known forUnikko

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01 / Story

A textile company built around bold pattern.

Armi Ratia founded Marimekko after commissioning artists to create prints for her husband’s textile company. Fashion shows demonstrated how the fabrics could live, and graphic patterns became the brand’s lasting language.

1951
The first Marimekko fashion show is held.
1964
Maija Isola creates the Unikko poppy pattern.
Today
A Helsinki printing factory still produces selected fabrics.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Marimekko.

Flagship 01

Unikko

The oversized poppy print used across fashion and homeware.

Flagship 02

Jokapoika Shirt

A striped cotton shirt introduced in 1956.

Flagship 03

Oiva Tableware

Sami Ruotsalainen’s ceramic forms carrying changing prints.

03 / Origin

What the design claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered design work

Print and fashion design in Helsinki
Selected fabric printing in Finland
Fashion, bags and home collections

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Sources & further reading2 official sources

Marimekko — Our storyOfficial source

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MarimekkoOfficial source

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Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

04 / Compare

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Take the origin note with you.

Only specified fabrics are printed in Helsinki. Garments, bags, ceramics and other home products are made in several countries; check each label.

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