Bringing style and function to everyday dish handling, this Marimekko Alku oven mitt is the perfect accessory to elevate your kitchen. Decorated atop the cotton-linen blend material is Maija Louekari's Alku (beginning) pattern, featuring consistent bean-like shapes to represent seeds that eventually flourish into beautiful, vast flowers. The dark blue and cream colorway easily accents the kitchen while including a hanging loop to effortlessly display the oven mitt when not in use. The Marimekko Alku oven mitt includes padding between the thumb and hand to ensure full protection from heat, as well as a nice snug fit.
Marimekko is a Finnish design house renowned for its bold, effusive prints and timeless patterns. The company was founded in 1951 by Finnish couple Armi and Viljo Ratia, and the name Marimekko translated literally means “Mary-dress.” Marimekko’s impact reaches far beyond just Finland, howev... More Marimekko
The award-winning Finnish designer Maija Louekari (born 1982) received her Master's in design and B.A. in interior decoration from the University of Art and Design in Helsinki. She made her big break after winning a design competition organized by the University of Art and Design Helsinki ... More Maija Louekari