Armi Ratia Marimekko founder est. 1951 An entrepreneur with impressive ambition, Armi Ratia revolutionized textile design with her company, Marimekko. Marimekko translated literally means “Mary-dress.” In the wake of a gloomy and depressed post World War II climate, Ratia exploded onto the scene with colorful and fresh fabrics which led her company into a new era filled with hope and new beginnings. Founding the company in 1951, Ratia took textile design in a new direction. By hiring young…
