Marimekko's Unikko fabric is decorated with the iconic poppy pattern, designed by Maija Isola, in a lovely red-orange hue reminiscent of real poppies. The thick cotton sateen is printed in Helsinki, Finland, and sold by the metre.

All fans of Finnish design surely recognise 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 favourite of Ratia, too. Today, Unikko is one of Marimekko's best-known and most beloved patterns worldwide.

Our tips for buying fabrics:

· This fabric is sold by the metre.
· It comes in one continuous length.
· Add the number of metres you require in the Quantity box.