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Arrives Nov 23 to Dec 2 to Hungary
In stock at Marimekko's warehouse, dispatched in 2‑3 weeks
- Dimensions
- Width 42 cm · Height 31 cm
- Material
- 100% organic cotton with an acrylic coating
- Weight
- 90 g
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This placemat is made of acrylic coated fabric printed in Helsinki with the small scale Pieni Unikko pattern, and the protective finish lets it be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Unikko was created by Maija Isola in 1964, at a time when floral designs were almost absent from Marimekko collections. Fascinated by flowers, she went on to design a whole range of novel floral prints, and Unikko has symbolised creativity ever since.
Made in Estonia from 100% organic cotton with an acrylic coating, it measures 31 x 42 cm. It is available in Sand / White / Hay / Emerald, White / Red, White / Beige / Dark Blue and White / Dark Gray / Beige. Iron through a damp press cloth and reshape it to dry.
Keep a set on the table for daily meals, and combine them with napkins and trays from the Marimekko collection.
| Brand | Marimekko |
|---|---|
| Width | 42 cm |
| Height | 31 cm |
| Weight | 0.09 kg |
| Material | 100% organic cotton with an acrylic coating |
| Color | White / Red |
| Item number | 075580-001 |
| EAN | 6411255076445 |
- Delivery to Hungary: 1–3 business days (after dispatch).
- 30-day returns.
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Pieni Unikko Placemat 31 x 42 cm |
Unikko Fabric Napkin 3 pcs |
Unikko Tablecloth 140 x 140 cm |
Anniversary Unikko Tablecloth 135 x 250 cm |
Unikko Tablecloth 135 x 250 cm | |
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| Size | |||||
| Size | Width: 42 cm Height: 31 cm | Length: 45 cm Width: 45 cm | Length: 140 cm Width: 140 cm | Length: 250 cm Width: 135 cm | Length: 250 cm Width: 135 cm |
| Material | |||||
| Material | 100% organic cotton with an acrylic coating | 57% cotton and 43% linen | Unbleached 100% organic cotton sateen | 57% organic cotton, 43% linen | Unbleached 100% organic cotton sateen |
| Price | |||||
| Price | €28,00 | €50,00 | €135,00 | €190,00 | €190,00 |
Marimekko
Unikko from tea towel to wool throw, since 1964
DesignerMaija Isola1927–2001
Maija Isola drew the Unikko poppy in 1964, and it became Marimekko's emblem of creativity. These textiles carry it at every scale: Pieni Unikko for kitchen pieces, the classic size for tablecloths, Iso Unikko and Piirto Unikko for woven wool throws and cushions.
- Year Maija Isola drew Unikko
- 1964
- Unikko's 60th anniversary
- 2024
- Scales: Pieni, Unikko, Iso and Piirto
- 4
- Largest tablecloth
- 135 x 250 cm
One flower, many scales
Small poppies on pot holders, large blooms on throws, drawn lines on cushions.
Printed in Helsinki
The printed cloths come from Marimekko's own factory in Helsinki.
Natural fibres
Organic cotton sateen, cotton and linen towels, and wool throws.
Two-faced blankets
Jacquard blankets show the pattern in reversed colours on the back.

The flower Ratia didn't want
Armi Ratia thought real flowers could not be printed well, so early Marimekko had almost no florals. Isola drew a whole range anyway. Unikko, the poppy, stuck and has stayed in production ever since.

Kitchen to table
Pot holders, oven mittens and aprons wear Pieni Unikko in organic cotton. Tea towels and napkins mix organic cotton and linen. The tablecloths are unbleached organic cotton sateen in 140 x 140 and 135 x 250 cm.

Woven in the round
The blankets and throws are jacquard woven or knitted, so the poppy is built into the cloth itself. Iso Unikko uses a recycled wool blend; Piirto Unikko, the drawn 2022 version, uses RWS certified wool.
Materials
- Organic cotton sateen
- Smooth, slightly lustrous tablecloth cloth; wash at the temperature on the label.
- Cotton and linen
- Absorbent and quick drying for tea towels and napkins.
- Wool and wool blends
- Air the throws often and wash them only on a wool programme or by hand.
Isola was spotted by Armi Ratia in 1949 and worked for Printex and Marimekko until 1987. Over those years she drew more than 500 prints, among them Kivet, Lokki, Kaivo and Unikko. She painted freely with a brush, a way of working she called dancing with a brush.
Using it at home
How do I wash the Unikko kitchen textiles?
Wash before first use, with like colours, at the temperature on the care label. Avoid bleach.
What do Pieni, Iso and Piirto mean?
Pieni means small and Iso means large, referring to the scale of the poppy. Piirto is the line-drawn version from 2022.
Can I wipe the placemat clean?
Yes. It is made of acrylic coated organic cotton, so spills wipe off with a damp cloth.
How big is the placemat?
It measures 31 x 42 cm, room for a plate and cutlery.
Where is it printed?
The Pieni Unikko pattern is printed in Helsinki.
