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MIKA IHAMUOTILA BECOMES PRESIDENT AND CEO AS WELL AS PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDER OF MARIMEKKO
The Board of Directors of Marimekko Corporation has today elected Mr Mika Ihamuotila, PhD (Econ), 43, as President and CEO of the company as of February 1, 2008. However, he will promptly start to prepare the future development of the company.                                                                   
Kirsti Paakkanen and Mika Ihamuotila have [...]

Creative use of Marimekko fabrics and décor can get your home ready for the holidays. Pictured above (right) is the Marimekko Kioto pattern in festive reds and greens. The radiating circles in this design are reminiscent of snowflakes.

Marimekko has a knack for turning traditionally dull items into must-have accessories. These trendy kitchen cloths are a perfect example of this special Marimekko talent. Who wouldn’t want to scrub their dishes with these brightly patterned cloths?  Featuring the lively Aarre pattern by Maija Louekari, these dish cloths make cleaning too fun to be a chore.

 
Responsibility for the environment and nature is an integral aspect of Marimekko’s operations. A major component of the company’s business supervision in environmental matters is based on legislation and other regulations. Environmental legislation and impacts are taken into consideration in the choice of raw materials, chemicals and working methods. The materials used in products are [...]

Want a bag that will always suit your look? Then pick up the new Triffeles reversible tote bag by Marimekko. Not only is it reversible, with the lively Pirput Parput pattern on one side and the Varvunraita on the other, it also comes with an attached wallet. Finally, no more frantic searching for keys or [...]

Marimekko Tablecloths can add a burst of color to your kitchen or dining area, giving it an updated look and feel. Choose between our patterns (including the Puttarha and Stilla) or use Marimekko fabric to create your own. Making your own tablecloth is as easy as sewing a few seams. The benefit of sewing your own is that [...]

Curtains are an easy and painless way to enhance your interiors.  Offset a solid paint color with a bold pattern (such as the Marimekko Keidas above) or use a matching design to enhance old wallpaper.  Simply buy enough fabric to cover your windows (it is usually recommended that you exceed your intended length by a [...]

We came across this creative use of Marimekko fabric in a children’s study area at Molly’s Journal. Check back here soon to see instructions on how you can create a fabric wall hanging similar to the one used here. Thanks to Molly for letting us show off her creative work!

Give that old couch a facelift with some Marimekko throw pillows.  This season Marimekko has brought back some old staples and introduced some new ones, all with the intention of making your living spaces just a little more lively.  Perk up your papasan with the Pirput Parput pillow (above) or keep your couch cozy with [...]