Very large piece of vintage Marimekko fabric from the late-1950’s. The design is titled ‘Isot Kivet’ and is a print with a vibrant bright orange background with large repetitive bright pink circular designs measuring 23 inches in diameter. Perfect for a project that needs a vibrant punch of color.
Selvedge edges are clean and read the following:
MAIJA ISOLA ISOT KIVET SUOMI FINLAND 1959
Place of Origin: Helsinki, Finland
Date of Manufacture: 1959
Condition: Very Good
Wear:
Never used, safely stored and in good condition. Features a vibrant orange background with repetitive large pink circular designs – no holes or deterioration, only minor discoloration along creases where it was folded when stored and some small spots. Please refer to pictures.
Dimensions:
117 in. L X 56 in. W
9.75 ft. L X 4.7 ft. W
Reference:
"Fashion History Timeline, 1927-2001 – Maija Isola" by Shaan Chagan, July 7, 2021
Marimeko History
Marimeko Isot Kivet
"Marimekko: The Nordic look that Defined Freedom & Joy" by Dominic Lutyens, BBC, August 11, 2021
"Maija Isola: the woman behind Marimekko’s bold patterns" by Amy Frearson, Elle Decoration, September 2, 2025
"Textile designer and painter Maija Isola rose to world fame from Riihimäki," The city of Riihimäki, May 5, 2022
Art Institute of Chicago
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