A Bit of Marimekko History
Armi Ratia.
"There is only one responsibility - beauty,
There is only one reality- a dream,
There is only one strength- love."
Armi Ratia wrote these lines in her diary when she was a teenager.
Armi Ratia and her husband Viljo Ratia started printing
Marimekko hand printing in the early days.
Marimekko, shipping department.
Marimekko sewing factory.
Marimekko shop, Helsinki.
Katsuji Wakisaka (Katcha) showing his designs at our farm in Beaver Valley, Canada. Photo: Janis Kravis.
In the hand printing building.
marimekko lunch room.
In the marimekko shop.
Reception at marimekko factory.