Speeding cars and fast-moving trucks casually drive across the surface of the charming Marimekko Kaarat Baby Blanket. Printed in Katsuji Wakisaka’s famous 1975 automobile-themed design, the opposite side of the blanket is made from soft, green recycled polyester fleece. Thoughtfully constructed, this blanket makes the perfect baby shower gift or treat your own child to this cuddly-soft throw.About recycled polyester: The yarn used for the fleece knit of this product is made from recycled polyester (PET) that comes from discarded plastic bottles. The bottles, which otherwise would have ended up in landfill sites, have been ground up and then processed into yarn. The knit has been awarded the Taiwan Green Mark eco-label.
Using recycled materials to make new products reduces energy and water consumption as well as carbon dioxide emissions.
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
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