The Metropoli Tea Towel set features both the Metopoli and Puistotie prints by Marimekko designers Hanna-Kaisa Korolainen and Paavo Halonen. Metropoli, meaning “Metropolis” and Puistotie, meaning “Parkway” in Finnish, are both printed as representations of Finnish city life. Designed in 2011 as a celebration of Helsinki being named World Design Capital 2012, these tea towels can be used as to clean up spills, dry dishes, decorate your dining room, or as kitchen accents.
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