This article will provide you with insightful information about Marimekko bed linen. We will offer a quick overview of this great product. We will also offer some brief insights about the company that makes these wonderful products. Take some time to go through this review and you will be glad you did.
Marimekko - one of the best-known names in textile design industry makes Marimekko bed linen. The Ratia family established this company, whose origin is Helsinki, in the 40s and today it is well known for its fabulous designs that generally have bold patterns and strong saturated colours. Simply put, they are renowned for their flora and fauna designs.
The company has its own textile factory where they print cotton and linen fabrics. This essentially forms the basis of Marimekko's interior collection. This collection is made of a number of products such as kitchen accessories, bathrobes, towels and bed linen, which is the subject of this article.
As already highlighted above, Marimmeko bed linen contains patterns and colors for all taste - from crisp geometric patterns, ornamental prints to new designs and classics. You can find some of the available patterns in quilted bedspreads and in most instances customers can actually order custom made bedspreads with an option to choose their own Marimekko fabric.
The best thing about marimekko bed linen is its durability and high quality. It is developed from high quality materials that last for years. This means as a buyer, you can make a once off investment and enjoy the "dividends" for a long time if not for life.
For example, you can check out some classic merimekko bed linen like the Metsänväki, which comes with a duvet cover and pillow case - made from 100% cotton, the Mauste and the Heila also has a duvet cover and pillow case. Real classis include, Maija Isola's Unikko and Fujiwo Ishimoto's striped patterns and Korsi.
This company made plans to introduce an organic cotton bed linen. This is because the organiza cotton is grown without using any environmentally harmful fertilizers or pesticides. According to their official website, "Responsibility for the environment and nature is an integral aspect of Marimekko's business".
Buy yourself this book: Marimekko: Fabrics, Fashion, Architecture (Bard Graduate Centre for Studies in the Decorative Arts, Design & Culture)
by Marianne Aav.
You can buy this is hard cover, released in December 2003 costing about $65. If you visit Amazon today, you can get at used one from $29.
