Look forward to smart and stylish place settings. Printed in Finland, Marimekko cotton fabric is coated with PVC to create this durable placemat that is easily wiped clean to resist stains. It features Katsuji Wakisaka's 1975 "Green Green" pattern in neutral shades of brown.
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
In the 1970’s, Marimekko desired to expand their horizons and pursued the talents of two impressive Japanese textile artists, Katsuji Wakisaka and Fujiwo Ishimoto. In particular, Katsuji Wakisaka introduced new aesthetics which enriched and expanded the Marimekko style. Trained at the Kyo... More Katsuji Wakisaka
I have other Marimekko plastic coated placemats which seem better quality than these. These don't completely flatten out as they seem to have the PVC coating slightly smaller than the fabric interior. So the edges don't all lay smoothly. It's not totally noticeable though, and we hope to get good use from them. They needed a bit of time to off-gas the PVC smell too. The design of the fabric is Marimekko-lovely!
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