Pikkuinen Unikko Glasses Case, Pink - Dark Red

Marimekko's Pikkuinen Unikko Silmälasi Kukkaro purse is decorated with a mini version of Maija Isola's iconic flower pattern. The versatile purse is ideal as a pencil case, wallet, or eyeglass pouch (Silmälasi Kukkaro translates roughly to "glasses purse"), as well as for keeping other small essentials always within reach. The machine-washable Pikkuinen Unikko purse features a metallic frame that is easy to snap open, and its cotton fabric has been printed in Helsinki, Finland. 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.