Maija Isola's 1964 ever-cheerful poppy makes bright florals in the bath a timeless accessory. Made from plush and durable 100% cotton, the Marimekko Unikko Bath Towel wicks away water and dries quickly. Hang them by the attached loop or over a towel bar; either way, a peek of the back side shows the pattern in its reverse colorway. Mix and match Unikko with other Marimekko towels, such as Nimikko and Ujo stripes, for an eclectic collection that makes your daily routine feel celebrated.Pictured (left to right):
Black/Sand, Blue/Navy, Red/Pink, Turquoise/Lime
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
These don't have the sturdy, all cotton feel of my older Merimekko towels.
April 10, 2013
These towels are not as sturdy as the Merimekko towels I purchased 4 years ago. The ends are not finished as nicely and the terri cloth fabric seems less like a heavy cotton and more like a synthetic blend. I was not impressed with the quality. I like my four year old Merimekko towels, which is why I bought more hoping that they would be the same.
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The quality of the fabric and finishing has gone down hill.