Comments on: Wink + Marimekko

By: M-Jeanne de M.

M-Jeanne de M. — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:23:29 +0000

Wonderful and informative on-line shop for wall-hangings in Great Britain, Alexander! Nice prices on thoughtful, tasteful Marimekko textiles.

By: Alexander

Alexander — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:07:57 +0000

We also love Marimekko fabrics and felt that we wanted to promote our love for these designs by manufacturing and marketing Marimekko Fabric, Wall Hangings in a range of colours and sizes to suit the modern home and office.

By: Countess Jeanne

Countess Jeanne — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:22:35 +0000

Thank you, Igor. The design depicted above is something that drive-by snipers like the fellow who cast aspersions upon it may abhor, but its popularity speaks for itself. I mentioned the Japanese because they are very fond of Finnish design, and both countrys’ art idioms are now wildly popular. The two heritages have much in common when it comes to aesthetics and textiles. Among Finnish design houses, Marimekko in particular is hotter than ever; even their original motifs are gaining heretofore unknown degrees of admiration world-wide.

By: Igor Polyakov

Igor Polyakov — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:58:28 +0000

It’s interesting that Marimekko, Cathrineholm and many other Scandinavian design icons are increasingly popular in Japan, so I think you’re right about the resurgence you mentioned.

By: Countess Jeanne

Countess Jeanne — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:22:55 +0000

The resurgence of Japanese design concurrently with Finnish design is no accident–both employ similar elements. This coincidence was not intentional; rather, a result of common design sensibilities. Both are enjoying an immense popularity. Marimekko, Nordic design, and all things Japanese are very hot right now, even if the patterns are based upon themes from the past. After all, there’s nothing new under the sun, but some things have appeal that transcends time.

By: Countess Jeanne

Countess Jeanne — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:08:18 +0000

Funny how they are really so NOT over, and are being rediscovered and admired for their simplicity.

Get over it....

By: Igor Polyakov

Igor Polyakov — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:43:59 +0000

You see…

By: Yumbe

Yumbe — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:12:16 +0000

Dude… ehuuuu ehuuuu 60’s are so over!!! Marimekko and their little flowerish designs suck, like both of u. ehuuuuuu ehuuuuuu mmmmmmm well thats it.

By: Igor Polyakov

Igor Polyakov — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 21:44:36 +0000

You know, not everybody like marimekko designs, I know many, who found them irritating…

By: amilia

amilia — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 16:16:28 +0000

This is simply beautiful! I always like funtote and marimekko designs, both are very artistic and elegant.