Lepo (rest) was inspired by Fujiwo Ishimoto’s recollection of the tall grass of his childhood, in which he used to lie whenever he wanted to take a break from helping with the farm work. The 100% cotton sateen fabric is luxuriously smooth in texture and conveniently machine washable. The neutral colorway grounds the fabric making it ideal for year-round use. Made in Helsinki.
See secondary image for approximation of one yard.
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
Attracted to Marimekko from the very beginning, Japanese-born Fujiwo Ishimoto found harmony between Japanese and Finnish design. Modern and minimalistic, his simple, clean and pure prints were eventually met great success at Marimekko.
Ishimoto began his long career with Marimekko in 1974... More Fujiwo Ishimoto
The siyte and service was excellent. Unfortunately, the description of the fabric is not accurate: it is gold and brown, not beige. Having known this, I would not have purchased it.
By Christine
Pittsburgh
Stunning
April 29, 2022
We used this fabric to make a large table cloth for a family meal and it is absolutely stunning