Marimekko
Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes
This is a rectangular area rug, part of the Marimekko at Simons Maison collection, featuring the iconic Unikko floral pattern in a two-tone design created by contrasting low and higher wool pile heights. It is crafted from 100% New Zealand wool, with yarns spun and dyed in Europe and robot-tufted by Brink & Campman in the Netherlands. The rug has a low pile height and a rug pad is recommended for safety; specific dimensions are not provided in the available data.
- Material
- 100% New Zealand wool
- Style
- modern, contemporary
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Rugs
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
- 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
- The cut-pile surface feels gently padded and springy underfoot; the dense wool construction keeps it from feeling spongy.
- Durability
- Dense New Zealand wool pile supports the raised petals' shape over time.
- Color appearance
- Colors appear slightly more subdued than on screen because the wool pile absorbs light differently than synthetic fibers.
- 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
- Wool resists dust mites and mold, and its scaled fiber surface traps airborne particles until vacuumed.
- 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
- The low, dense pile sits under the threshold where heavy furniture starts to leave permanent dents, so sofas and armchairs don't compress it into deep craters.
- Fading
- Direct sunlight fades the wool pile, reducing the two-tone contrast.
- Rotation
- Rotate the rug seasonally to keep fading even; professional cleaning is recommended every 12-18 months.
- Underfloor heating
- The low wool pile is suitable for underfloor heating because wool allows heat to pass through effectively.
- 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 the latex-and-cotton backing holds yarns firmly in place.
- Pile height
- The manufacturer lists the low pile height as approximately 8 mm, while the product page describes it only as low.
- Cleaning
- For spills, blot immediately with a clean cloth—never rub—and use a mild wool-safe detergent and water for spot cleaning; professional cleaning is recommended every 12-18 months.
Product record
- Title
- Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes
- Brand
- Marimekko
- Price
- 2979 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 16 sourcesUses
A pure wool floor rug for a styled living space
This tufted Marimekko rug, made of 100% New Zealand wool with a low pile, works as a floor rug in the home, shown styled with a decorative tray and small vase. The retailer recommends using a rug pad underneath for greater safety. Because the rug can fade with prolonged direct sunlight, the brand's care guidance is to rotate it regularly to keep the colour uniform.[3,5,6]
Decorate with the iconic Unikko floral pattern
This Marimekko rug brings the Unikko floral print into a room's decor. According to Marimekko, the pattern has long appeared in interior design, showing up in magazines on curtains, tablecloths, sofas and even entire walls. A two-tone pure wool rug offers a way to feature the print underfoot as part of that decorating tradition.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a bold, large-scale floral statement piece: this robot-tufted Marimekko rug from the Unikko 60th-anniversary collection uses two pile heights to create a two-tone relief effect in 100% New Zealand wool with a low pile. It suits rooms needing a substantial rug, with four sizes from 140 x 200 cm up to 250 x 350 cm in Ivory/Cream Beige, Patterned Brown, Mossy Green, or Patterned Red. Note that the color can fade with prolonged direct sunlight, so plan to rotate it regularly, and the retailer recommends a rug pad for greater safety.[3,4,5,7] | Unikko Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a hand-tufted rug in Marimekko's classic Unikko floral pattern, with a 100% New Zealand wool low pile (about 10 mm) that is described as feeling luxuriously soft with a gentle spring underfoot. It comes in Patterned Grey, Yellow, and Orange colorways across four sizes from 140x200 cm to 250x350 cm, and is reported to be antistatic, sound-absorbing, and suitable for underfloor heating. Note that prolonged direct sunlight can fade the color (regular rotation is advised), a rug pad is recommended for greater safety, and care involves gentle vacuuming without the brush.[2,4,8,9,10] | Piirto Unikko Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes: Choose this if you want a Marimekko statement rug: the Piirto Unikko design reimagines the classic floral as large, stylized blooms rendered in raised cut-and-loop pile over a smooth, low-pile field in a warm sand/cream-beige tone. It is hand-tufted from 100% New Zealand wool and comes in rectangular sizes of 170 x 240 cm, 200 x 280 cm, and 250 x 350 cm. The retailer recommends adding a rug pad for greater safety, and a polypropylene and latex backing underlies the tufted wool surface.[11,12,13,14,15,16] |
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.
Variants
15 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4268400 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Ivory/cream Beige - 200x300cm | CA$6,399.00 | Yes |
| 4268383 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Ivory/cream Beige - 170x240cm | CA$4,349.00 | Yes |
| 4268376 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Ivory/cream Beige - 140x200cm | CA$2,979.00 | Yes |
| 4268405 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Ivory/cream Beige - 250x350cm | CA$10,849.00 | Yes |
| 4268384 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Brown - 170x240cm | CA$4,349.00 | Yes |
| 4268377 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Brown - 140x200cm | CA$2,979.00 | Yes |
| 4268406 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Brown - 250x350cm | CA$10,849.00 | Yes |
| 4268402 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Mossy Green - 200x300cm | CA$6,399.00 | Yes |
| 4268385 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Mossy Green - 170x240cm | CA$4,349.00 | Yes |
| 4268378 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Mossy Green - 140x200cm | CA$2,979.00 | Yes |
| 4268407 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Mossy Green - 250x350cm | CA$10,849.00 | Yes |
| 4716334 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Red - 200x300cm | CA$6,399.00 | Yes |
| 4716305 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Red - 170x240cm | CA$4,349.00 | Yes |
| 4719048 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Red - 140x200cm | CA$2,979.00 | Yes |
| 4716341 | Unikko Two-Tone Pure Wool Rug See Available Sizes - Patterned Red - 250x350cm | CA$10,849.00 | Yes |