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.
The bold, effusive prints and textiles of Marimekko are the first to come to mind for many when thinking about Finnish design. Founded in 1951 by Finnish couple Viljo and Armi Ratia, the name Marimekko translated literally means "Mary-dress." Marimekko’s impact reaches beyo... 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