Marimekko's Mini Manual umbrella keeps you stylishly sheltered from the rain beneath Maija Isola’s iconic Unikko pattern. The lightweight and compact umbrella is easy to carry in a bag or coat pocket and quick to reach for when the weather turns. Made from recycled polyester, the Mini Manual Unikko umbrella features a manual telescopic shaft. 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.