Marimekko Rectangular saucer with the Chinese dragon drawing Jalo
The small dish Oiva Unikko is the perfect dish to taste appetizers, desserts and all sorts of small snacks or contours. Designed by Sami Rototsalainen with a model of Maija and Kristina Isola, the story behind the UNIKKO model is a rather legendary story. The extraordinary Unikko reason was originally conceived in 1964 after the founder of Marimekko, Ratia weapons, proclaimed the total ban on floral prints. Despite this, Maija Isola managed to convince weapons with this adorable reason inspired by the poppy: so the iconic Unikko motif was born. From that moment the press has become one of the most characteristic and recognizable models of Marimekko.
It started with a dress. In the 1950s, Marimekko’s trail-blazing founder Armi Ratia created the brand’s very first pieces; a vividly printed range of liberating dresses that reflected her confident spirit. Contrary to the traditional attire of the time, Ratia’s designs embraced looser silhouettes, bold, colourful prints and a free-spirited sensibility made to empower women. This legacy still lives on today, and Marimekko’s eye-catching range of printed pieces now extends to accessories, homewares, ceramics and more. Each piece is expertly printed in the brand’s Helsinki printing factory and the Finnish company’s vibrant motifs are instantly recognisable – give a special friend or loved one a stylish surprise with a playful printed tote bag, chic mug or colourful set of notecards.
Width: 13cm