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
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
I bought these placemats for my dining table to coordinate with the same black/green colors of my kitchen tea towels. The Unikko pattern is a favorite of mine and I have these placemats in other colors, too. The black and dark khaki color add a more formal look.
Are these placemats able to be washed - and successfully?
1 Answer
Marimekko Cotton Placemats can be successfully washed at 40 Degrees Celsius. They can also be ironed. It is recommended not to tumble dry or use bleach.
Submitted by:FinnStyle Staff on September 23, 2013
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