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Käspaikka (Flowerhead) (Furnishing Fabric)

A work made of cotton, plain weave; screen printed.

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  • A work made of cotton, plain weave; screen printed.

Date:

1959

Artist:

Designed by Maija Isola (Finnish, 1927–2001)
Produced by Marimekko Oy (Founded 1951)
Finland, Helsinki

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artists

Maija Isola (Designer) , Marimekko Oy (Producer)

Title

Käspaikka (Flowerhead) (Furnishing Fabric)

Places

Helsinki (Object made in), Finland (Object made in), Scandinavia (Object made in), Europe (Object made in)

Date

Made 1959

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; screen printed

Inscriptions

Inscription (on right selvage): MARIMEKKO OY SUOMI FINLAND MARIMEKKO ® MAIJA ISOLA "KÄSPAIKKA"

Dimensions

301.8 × 138.2 cm (118 7/8 × 54 3/8 in.); Warp repeat: H.: 143.8 cm (56 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Marimekko, Inc.

Reference Number

1980.136

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