Marimekko’s Anniversary Unikko tablecloth features the iconic floral pattern designed by Maija Isola, with oversized blooms celebrating the beloved print’s 60th anniversary. Finished with neatly hemmed edges, the tablecloth is made from a cotton-linen blend and printed in Helsinki using a piece-dye printing technique. All fans of Finnish design surely recognize Unikko, but have you ever heard the story behind the pattern? Maija Isola created it in 1964 after Armi Ratia, the founder of Marimekko, had publicly announced that no floral fabrics would be printed at the design house. Isola did not accept these rules and restrictions without a fight and, in protest, ended up designing an entire collection of bold floral patterns. One of these designs was Unikko, which quickly became a favorite of Ratia, too. Today, Unikko is one of Marimekko’s best-known and most beloved patterns worldwide.