Katsuji Wakisaka's stylish city scene adds urban, historic style to any space. Printed in a greyscale colorway on a soft, cotton-poly jacquard blanket, the Marimekko Kumiseva Black / White Blanket will also add warmth and comfort this season. The fringed blanket is lightweight and breathable and can be draped across a sofa back or folded on a bench for a beautiful home accent when not in use; the large-scale design allows it to also serve as textile art.
Care: Machine wash cold on gentle cycle at 85F/30C or dry clean gently. Do not bleach or tumble dry.
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