Made from 100% cotton, 25% of which is recycled, the Marimekko Uimari fabric is sustainable and stylish. It features the Uimari (Swimmer) design by Erja Hirvi, which was created by using paper cutouts to mimic graceful swimming strokes. It's also meant to me reminiscent of the swimwear fashions of the early 20th century, though these stripes are decidedly timeless. Use this fabric, which has been printed in Finland and is machine washable, to craft curtains, table linens, and more.
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This Marimekko fabric is sold by the yard. Enter desired quantity of yards in the Yards box. If you order multiple yards, they will remain intact.
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
Priding herself on being able to retain a child-like sense of naïveté, textile designer Erja Hirvi creates playful printed patterns for modern design giant, Marimekko. Initially a student of weaving, by the suggestion of her teacher she applied to the University of Art and Design in Helsin... More Erja Hirvi