Marimekko’s Melooni fabric was designed by famed textile artist Maija Isola in 1963. The 1960’s was a time of great confidence and productivity for Isola and she began to shift from creating detailed designs to large scale pop art. The Melooni print was a poignant result of this shift. Finnish for “melon”, this print depicts a deconstructed image of this large fruit. Colored in lime, green and blue, this modern circular design uses vibrant colors to enhance the bold nature of the delicious print.
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The photo shows the fabric pattern as if the cut edges were at the top and bottom; selvage with Marimekko name will appear on the sides.
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
Undisputedly the most famous textile designer to have existed at Marimekko, Maija Isola created over 500 prints during her long and colorful employment. The height of her design notoriety occurred during the 1960’s, right around the time when she created her explosive Unikko pattern. In add... More Maija Isola
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