Meet Annikki - a playful persona and part of the Marikyläläiset collection by Jenni Tuominen. The bottom portion is a familiar shape from the Marimekko Oiva dinnerware line, while the top features the playful face of a person. The two parts separate and rejoin to act as storage for supplies or trinkets while the bottom part can be used as a small bowl on its own when needed. Though Annikki can serve many functions, it's truly a piece of collectible art at heart. Each one is hand-painted to have its own unique personality, much like the individual it depicts. It will add a bit of whimsy and wonder to bookshelves, mantles, countertops and more. Boxed in the Marimekko 70th anniversary packaging, it also makes for a fantastic gift.
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
A hands-on and experimental artist, Marimekko designer Jenni Tuominen contributes upbeat and light-hearted prints that instantaneously induce a cheerful mood. Graduating as a blacksmith in 1996, Tuominen decided to delve further into her creative mind and went back to school and became a pr... More Jenni Tuominen