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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> Marimekko’s founder Armi Ratia once said these simple yet farsighted words about her company. Today her thoughts are as timely as they were back then. Now more than ever we are “designing” our everyday lives to keep up with the hectic pace of modern life while hoping to realize our dreams in new colourful ways. For more than 60 years Marimekko has been bringing colour and patterns to dinner tables living rooms bedrooms bathrooms and saunas. It has also clothed both mavericks and independent thinkers in myriad ways. Marimekko’s customers past and present have enjoyed the choice between striped or checked designs floral patterns or block colours dressing up or dressing down. Yet in all this diversity Marimekko has focused on what matters most- helping people express their own unique personality. This courage to bring beauty into everyday life defines Marimekko’s incredibly varied and rich visual legacy- the world of Oiva R?symatto Lappuliisa. Lumimarja Lokki Korsi and Unikko… Each of these iconic patterns has brought joy to countless people around the world encouraging us to enjoy every moment with fresh eyes. The men and women who designed these patterns have also worked against all odds to realize their vision. And on the way they have brushed off cynics and doubters of every stripe. (MP)