Marimekko is a Finnish design house founded in 1951, which is renowned for its original prints and colors with over 3,500 print designs created over the years. Proving their timeless appeal, the iconic prints have been reborn time and again in thousands of imaginative color palettes. Here are the 4 patterns incorporated in our New Year 2024 UNIQLO x Marimekko Limited-Edition Collection.
- 01Kivet (stones)
- 02Kissapöllö (tawny owl)
- 03Seireeni (siren)
- 04Hattara (wisp)
Kivet (stones)
Maija Isola’s Kivet (stones) design builds on circles cut with scissors. The pattern was most likely inspired by the big rough-edged stones that were manually cleared from the designer’s atelier home’s grounds. It has since become one of Marimekko’s most recognizable and loved patterns.
Kissapöllö (tawny owl)
In 1961, Maija Isola spent many evenings and nights working in Marimekko’s print factory – painting in gentle, sweeping brushstrokes while listening to music. Meter upon meter of new designs emerged, among them Kissapöllö (tawny owl), a pattern of stylized natural forms.
Seireeni (siren)
While traveling in Greece in the early 1960s, Maija Isola got inspired by the movement of water and depicted it in several fabric prints, including Seireeni (siren) from 1964. Named after the mythological sirens, the pattern also recalls the enchanting singing that lured sailors into dangerous waters.
Hattara (wisp)
The charming small clouds in Pentti Rinta’s naivistic Hattara(wisp) pattern put a smile on your face and offer a throwback to the sweetest summer memories.