Marimekko Unikko Kollaasi cushion cover, 50 x 50 cm, linen – dark blue

Marimekko’s Unikko cushion cover features a graphic collage of Maija Isola’s iconic poppy pattern. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Unikko, the fabric is printed in Helsinki, Finland, on a partly recycled, unbleached cotton-hemp twill blend – thanks to the unique collage, each pillowcase is one of a kind. Please note that the inner cushion for the 19.69 x 19.69 in (50 x 50 cm) pillowcase is available separately.

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.