The dark brown and rust Marimekko Piccolo umbrella is an elegantly striped umbrella based on the fabric design by Finnish textile and garment designer Vuokko Nurmesniemi. The umbrella comes inside a matching nylon sleeve, and features a black wooden crook handle with a button that both opens and collapses the umbrella.
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
An influential designer with a Finnish mentality, Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi took clothing design and the printed fabric to a new height. Eskolin-Nurmesniemi joined the Marimekko design team in 1953 and revolutionized 1950’s fashion with her striped Piccolo fabric; which led to the creation... More Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi