What is this Marimekko? I hear people talk about it all the time. Sounds like some kinda fancy thing, maybe? This old lady, I don’t know much about these city things. But I heard the name, and I got curious. So, I asked around, you know, like we do.
Seems like it’s some kinda… design house. What’s that? They make pretty things, I guess? From Finland. Where’s that? Somewhere cold, I bet. They say it started way back, in 1951. That’s a long time ago! Longer than I been around, that’s for sure.
They’re known for these Marimekko prints. Bright colors, they say. Like a field of flowers, maybe. Or a quilt your grandma mighta made. They put these prints on everything, it seems. Clothes, things for your house. Makes things cheerful, I suppose. Like a sunny day after a long rain.
They got this one print, they call it Unikko. What a strange word! Means poppy, they say. Like those red flowers, you see? This one’s real famous. Been around since, when was it, 1964? That’s a long time! Makes me think of my old garden, back in the day. Lots of pretty flowers, but none of them fancy Finnish ones.
- This Marimekko, they say, is special because of those color.
- Real bright, like a rainbow after a storm, I guess.
- Makes people happy, they say.
- Like when you get a good harvest, you know? All that hard work paying off.
And this other one, Jokapoika. Another funny word! It’s just stripes. Simple, like a man’s shirt. Not all colorful like that poppy one. Been around even longer, they tell me. Since 1956! That’s before my youngest was even born.
So, this Marimekko, they make these prints, and they put ’em on things. Clothes and such. And people like ’em. Makes ’em feel good, I reckon. Like wearing your Sunday best, but every day.
Why are they so popular, these Marimekko prints? Well, people like pretty things. That’s just how it is. And these folks, they know how to make pretty things. They pick good people to make ’em, that’s what I hear. And they keep the good ones around, these designs. That’s smart. Like keeping a good recipe in the family.
They say these Marimekko folks, they make good choices. Like planting the right seeds in the spring. You gotta know what you’re doing, or nothing will grow. They been doing it a long time, so they must be doing something right.
It’s all about being happy, they say. These prints, these colors, they make you feel good. Like a warm hug, or a good meal. We all need a little bit of that, don’t we?
It seems Marimekko is famous in 1960s. That time, I just take care of my children. I don’t know much about fashion. But, people need wear clothes, right? They wear Marimekko, they happy.
This Marimekko, they got a mission, it sounds like. To bring color and joy, they say. Like a painter with a brush, making the world a little brighter. That’s a good thing, I think. We all need a little more color in our lives.
So, that’s what I learned about this Marimekko. It’s a design thing, from Finland. They make colorful prints, like that poppy one, Unikko. And people like them because they’re pretty and make them feel good. It’s simple, really. Just like life, when you think about it. You find something that makes you happy, and you hold onto it. Like a good memory, or a warm blanket on a cold night. And these Marimekko prints, that is design about. And this is what is Marimekko.
