When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity.

The Finnish design house was born out of the desire to bring happiness to every day. Armi Ratia, the founder, commissioned young artists to create distinctive fabric patterns, which resulted in boldly coloured, non-figurative designs that transformed the tradition of textile printing.

Marimekko was traveling in the boundary between art and design long before anyone even talked about it. Marimekko was first a phenomenon, then it became a lifestyle.

Eventually, it grew into an outlook on life: courageous, egalitarian and positive. The heart of Marimekko – strikingly inventive patterns and the clever use of colours – translates into strong, timeless designs in clothing and other accessories as well as interior decoration ranging from furnishing fabrics to tablewear, all with the aim of creating aesthetic experiences for every moment.