The Piirto Unikko runner rug presents Maija Isola’s iconic floral pattern in a fun new interpretation: you can only see the outlines of the famous flowers! Tufted from high-quality wool, the Piirto Unikko rug has a calm, minimalist character that suits a wide variety of interiors, bringing timeless Finnish design – and of course warmth and softness underfoot – into the home. The Marimekko rug is produced in collaboration with the Dutch rug manufacturer Brink & Campman.
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.