Marimekko is a Finnish design house celebrated worldwide for its original prints and colours. Founded in 1951 by a visionary woman Armi Ratia, Marimekko is said to be one of the world's first real lifestyle brands combining fashion, bags and accessories as well as home decoration into one unique point of view.
"Over the years, we have remained true to our original mission of bringing joy to everyday moments. Through our timeless, distinctive and functional designs, we want to empower people to be happy as they are: to live their lives as they desire and to express their personality boldly through the way that they dress themselves and their homes."
The Oiva plate is made of brown stoneware and it features the Alku pattern with a black hand painted rim.
The outside of the dish is naturally rough with no glaze while the inside has a clear glaze.
It is dishwasher, oven, microwave, and freezer safe.
The bean-like shapes in the Alku (beginning) design represent seeds which grow into magnificent, vigorous flowers.
Shape Designer: Sami Ruotsalainen
Series: Oiva
Pattern: Alku
Pattern Designer: Maija Louekari on 2017
Colour: Brown and Sky Blue
Size: Diameter 20.5cm
Material: Stoneware
Care: Oven, microwave, dishwasher and freezer safe