Pikkuinen Unikko Tea Towel, 47 X 70 Cm, Pellava - Viininpunainen

Marimekko's Pikkuinen Unikko tea towel features Maija Isola's iconic floral pattern in a mini version. The quickly drying kitchen towel made of linen and partly recycled cotton, and works perfectly for both drying hands or dishes and covering up that batch of cinnamon roll dough left to rise. 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.