Marimekko
Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes
This Marimekko Unikko rug is a low-pile, tufted wool area rug featuring a large-scale floral pattern with two-tone pile heights that create a raised relief effect. It is made from 100% New Zealand wool and robot-tufted in the Netherlands by Brink & Campman, with yarns spun and dyed in Europe. Suitable for residential floor covering, the rug has a low pile and a bound edge; a rug pad is recommended for safety.
- Material
- 100% New Zealand wool
- Style
- modern, contemporary
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Color
Size
Specifications
A bold floral wool rug from Marimekko, robot-tufted in the Netherlands with 100% New Zealand wool.
Low pile height; rug pad recommended for safety and longevity.
- Material
- 100% New Zealand wool
- Style
- modern, contemporary
- Occasion
- everyday, homewear
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
Additional Attributes
- two-tone
- floral pattern
- robot-tufted
- low pile
- 100% New Zealand wool
- European spun and dyed
- bold design
- long-lasting
Product Insights
The Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug embodies Marimekko’s iconic, defiant 1964 floral pattern, originally hand-painted and now robot-tufted in the Netherlands by Brink & Campman. Dense New Zealand wool pile creates a plush, springy cut-pile petal relief against a firm loop-pile background, delivering subtle color shifts and sound absorption. Its natural lanolin repels spills, while wool’s antistatic and dust-mite-resistant properties promote air quality. However, sustained direct sunlight fades the two-tone contrast, and initial shedding may occur. At roughly half the price of comparable designer rugs, this 60th-anniversary piece offers heritage, custom sizing, and underfloor heating compatibility with a trade-off of careful rotation and professional cleaning every 12–18 months.
Verified claims
- Design
- Unikko originated in 1964 as a defiant, hand-painted collection, coinciding with Warhol's Flower series.
- Hand-painted process
- The original Unikko was hand-painted at full fabric width and gained an accidental fifth colour from the overlay of orange centers on red petals.
- Pattern legacy
- Unikko has been continuously produced since 1964 and is Marimekko's most iconic pattern, with a 2024 60th-anniversary collection.
- Home textile roots
- For its first 36 years, Unikko was used exclusively on home textiles like curtains and tablecloths.
- Construction
- Cut pile petals against loop-pile background create the two-tone relief.
- Tactile feel
- Cut-pile petals feel plush and springy; loop-pile background is dense and firm.
- Durability
- Dense New Zealand wool pile supports the raised petals' shape over time.
- Color appearance
- Colors appear more subdued than on screen and shift subtly with viewing angle due to wool and cut-loop pile.
- Color longevity
- Dense wool and European dyeing produce rich colors; UV sunlight can fade contrast unless rotated.
- Pattern consistency
- Robot tufting registers the Unikko pattern identically across all sizes, so color block proportions stay consistent.
- Spill protection
- Residual lanolin makes liquids bead on the surface for easy blotting.
- Antistatic
- Wool is naturally antistatic, preventing static shocks.
- Sound absorption
- Dense wool pile (3000 g/m²) provides sound absorption.
- Density and resilience
- Total weight 4200 g/m² ensures dense feel and long-term resilience.
- Care considerations
- Wool can fade in direct sun and sheds initially for 2-3 months.
- Air quality
- Resists dust mites and mold, and traps airborne allergens like pollen.
- Heritage and manufacturing
- Brink & Campman (est. 1897) robot-tufts this rug in its own Dutch factory.
- Ethics and certifications
- Brink & Campman holds SMETA certification and a 2023 Royal Warrant.
- Custom sizing
- Custom and made-to-measure sizes available for this rug.
- Pile resilience
- At 10 mm, pile avoids heavy furniture dents and resists shifting.
- Room compatibility
- 10 mm pile is suitable for underfloor heating.
- Provenance
- Robot-tufted in the Netherlands by Brink & Campman since 1897, SMETA-certified and Royal Warrant holder.
- Fading
- Direct sunlight fades the wool pile, reducing the two-tone contrast.
- Rotation
- Rotate the rug with each professional cleaning, every 12-18 months.
- Underfloor heating
- Suitable for underfloor heating: wool allows heat through low 8mm pile.
- Collectibility
- Commemorates Unikko's 60th anniversary and its 1964 rebellion against floral bans.
- Material
- 100% New Zealand wool pile on latex backing, 3000 g/m² dense cut-loop, spun and dyed in Europe, professional cleaning every 12-18 months.
- Value
- At $2,979, roughly half the per‑square‑metre price of comparable designer wool rugs like GAN Lepark.
- Size options
- Available in six sizes including two runners, with custom sizing available through Brink & Campman.
- Tufting precision
- Robot tufting ensures sharp pattern registration and consistent 10 mm pile with stable backing.
- Care and heritage
- New rugs shed loose fibers for 2-3 months and may fade in direct sunlight.
Product record
- Title
- Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Marimekko
- Price
- 2979 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Portion of a two-tone wool area rug showing a large-scale floral pattern formed by raised and recessed pile; visible surface texture alternates between a higher, denser pile for the flower shapes and a lower, flatter pile for the background and recessed flower centers.
- Overall patternLarge, overlapping floral motifs covering the visible rug surface; each motif consists of rounded petal shapes and a central circular area.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 0.98 (high) - Pile height contrastFlower shapes are formed by visibly higher, denser pile standing slightly above the surrounding lower, flatter background pile, creating shallow relief outlines.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (high) - Central recessed ringsSeveral flower centers show a recessed circular ring with shorter pile and an inner raised oval, forming a two-step depth within the motif.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.64 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Material appearanceSurface appears soft and woolen with a matte finish and short dense fibers; texture visible at camera resolution.
- Edge croppingPattern extends beyond image edges on all sides, indicating the photographed area is a cropped detail of the rug.
Other
Lifestyle close-up shot with a decorative tray and small vase placed on the rug; soft, even lighting with minimal shadowing and a shallow perspective from above.
- Decorative tray propRound shallow tray with a beige floral pattern sits on the rug toward the left of the image.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high) - Small vase and flowerSmall blue ceramic vase with a single yellow pom-pom like flower placed on the tray.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.59 · w 0.08 · h 0.14 (high) - Shot compositionPhotograph taken from a slightly angled top-down perspective focusing on rug texture and pattern; no walls or furniture visible.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting produces subtle shadows along the raised pile edges that emphasize the relief pattern.
Colors
mid beige· raised floral motifs#BBA494light warm beige· background/recessed pile- Overall patternLarge, overlapping floral motifs covering the visible rug surface; each motif consists of rounded petal shapes and a central circular area.
- 02
Product
Rectangular area rug photographed flat showing a repeating large floral pattern with two pile heights that create a two-tone effect; visible top surface and finished edges.
- Overall shapeRectangular rug photographed from above with all four edges visible and slight shadow revealing surface texture.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (high) - Primary patternLarge, overlapping stylized flower motifs covering the whole surface; each flower has rounded petals and a circular center zone.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.04 · w 0.90 · h 0.92 (high) - Two-tone pile / surface reliefTwo distinct pile heights create the pattern: higher, plush pile forms the petal shapes while a lower, denser pile forms the contrasting flower centers and background, producing a subtle raised-relief effect.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.76 (high) - Edge finishEdges appear bound with a short, even finish consistent around the perimeter; no visible fringe beyond the bound edge.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.02 · w 0.94 · h 0.96 (medium) - Surface texture detailVisible slight nap and shadowing on raised areas; the lower pile areas show a slightly rougher, looped appearance compared with the smoother raised petals.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a white background with even lighting and minimal shadow; rug centered and photographed straight-on from above.
- Background and stagingRug placed on a clean white background with a slight drop shadow visible along the bottom edge consistent with overhead studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.92 · w 1.00 · h 0.08 (high) - Shot compositionTop-down flatlay centered in frame with small even margins on all sides; no props or packaging visible.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and evenly lit; colors and texture are clearly visible without motion blur.
Colors
mid taupe· flower petals (raised pile)light beige· background and flower centers (lower pile)#DBCDC2- Overall shapeRectangular rug photographed from above with all four edges visible and slight shadow revealing surface texture.