Metka Piccolo purple and pink stripes tote bag product image (primary)
Front-facing rectangular fabric tote with long twin shoulder straps, vertical alternating purple and pink stripes, and a small rounded square logo patch near the lower-left corner.

Marimekko

Metka Piccolo Purple And Pink Stripes Tote Bag

CA$125.00CAD
In Stock

The Marimekko Metka Piccolo tote bag is a flat rectangular carry-all made of rugged polyester fabric with vertical alternating plum purple and pink stripes, twin grab or shoulder handles, a gathered drawstring closure, and a circular Marimekko logo emblem sewn on the front. It measures 44.5 cm (17.5") in height and width with a 2.5 cm (1") depth, and has a smooth light pink lined interior with a drawstring channel and pale pink plastic aglets on the woven rope cord. It is intended for everyday carrying of personal items by hand or over the shoulder, and the striped Piccolo pattern was originally created for Marimekko in 1953.

Color
Purple And Pink Stripes
Material
Rugged polyester fabric
Gender
unisex
Style
modern, scandinavian, travel-friendly
Category
Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes

Specifications

Striped Piccolo tote bag by Marimekko made from rugged polyester with a drawstring closure and front logo emblem.

Rugged polyester fabric, drawstring closure, grab or shoulder handles, logo emblem in front.

Color
Purple And Pink Stripes · purple
Material
Rugged polyester fabric
Style
modern, scandinavian, travel-friendly
Occasion
everyday, travel, vacation
Gender
unisex
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Dimensions
44.5x2.5x44.5 cm
Category
Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes

Additional Attributes

  • striped Piccolo design
  • Marimekko design created in 1953
  • logo emblem on front
  • rugged polyester fabric
  • drawstring closure
  • grab or shoulder handles

Product Insights

Metka Piccolo Purple And Pink Stripes Tote Bag 100% polyester main fabric, lining and other fabric 11-inch (28 cm) handle drop fits over the shoulder, including a bulky coat Functional drawstring cinches the opening and converts the tote into a pouch shape Soft, shallow-gusset tote with no reinforced base panel Hand wash cold only; no bleach, tumble drying, ironing or dry cleaning

Verified claims

material
100% polyester main fabric, lining and other fabric
design
Piccolo stripe print dates to 1953 and carries Marimekko's graphic heritage
color_styling
Purple and pink vertical stripes create a bold, casual statement
size_variants
One-size tote in a single patterned colorway
dimensions
44.5 cm square by 2.5 cm deep (17.5" x 17.5" x 1")
fit_sizing
11-inch (28 cm) handle drop fits over the shoulder, including a bulky coat
weight
About 9 oz, light for its size
lining
Fully lined in 100% polyester with a light pink interior
closure
Functional drawstring cinches the opening and converts the tote into a pouch shape
interior
One open compartment plus a drawstring pouch, with no zip or slip pockets
structure
Soft, shallow-gusset tote with no reinforced base panel
care
Hand wash cold only; no bleach, tumble drying, ironing or dry cleaning
print_durability
Stripes are printed onto polyester, not woven in, so care affects fade resistance
weather
Hydrophobic polyester beads rain and spills, but is not waterproof
odour_mildew
Polyester resists odours and does not feed mould or bacteria
wrinkle_shrink
Resists shrinking and wrinkling, so it stays crisp when folded or packed
drying
Dries quickly because polyester absorbs under 1% of its weight in water
durability
Rugged polyester build is durable and low-maintenance
comparison
Lighter and more weather/odour-resistant than cotton canvas
value
Designer-priced at 125 CAD; material itself is inexpensive at scale
use_cases
Best for shopping, errands, light commuting and travel, not a structured work bag

Product record

Title
Metka Piccolo Purple And Pink Stripes Tote Bag
Brand
Marimekko
Price
125 CAD
Availability
In stock

Buying Guide

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Metka Piccolo Purple And Pink Stripes Tote Bag: Choose this if you want a large, lightweight Marimekko tote in the house's classic striped Piccolo print from 1953, with vertical purple and pink stripes and a logo patch on the front. Made entirely of rugged 100% polyester, it measures 17.5 by 17.5 inches with a shallow 1-inch depth, closes with a gathered drawstring, and carries by two long shoulder straps in matching striped fabric. Note that the one-size bag is flat and soft with a shallow gusset rather than a boxy, structured shape.[1,2,3,4]Metka Unikko Green And Pink Tote: Choose this if you prefer a soft-sided, rectangular tote defined by the Unikko pattern in green tones on a pink background. It features a practical drawstring closure with two braided cords that allow the bag to adjust and transform its silhouette when cinched. Note that because it is unstructured, the 100% polyester fabric naturally shows soft folds and creases around the gathered top.[5,6,7,8,9]Metka Piccolo Black And White Tote: Choose this if you want a graphic everyday tote in Marimekko's Piccolo stripe pattern, a brushstroke-inspired print created by Vuokko Eskolin-Nurmesniemi in 1953, here in black-and-white vertical stripes. It offers a roomy rectangular silhouette at 17.5 inches tall and long, made from rugged 100% recycled polyester with long shoulder straps and an inner drawcord pouch. Note the slim 1-inch width gives it a flat profile, and the stated care is handwash only.[10,11,12,13]

Image Analysis

3 images
Metka Piccolo purple and pink stripes tote bag product image (primary)
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Product

Front-facing rectangular fabric tote with long twin shoulder straps, vertical alternating purple and pink stripes, and a small rounded square logo patch near the lower-left corner.

  • Overall shapeFlat rectangular tote bag shown face-on with a straight top edge and slightly rounded bottom corners; bag lies flat against a neutral background.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (high)
  • HandlesTwo long narrow fabric shoulder straps emerging from the top seam, made from the same striped fabric as the body and extending upward in parallel before curving inward at the top.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Stripe patternVertical repeating stripes across the entire visible face: alternating darker purple narrow stripes and lighter pink narrow stripes with consistent spacing; stripes continue onto the handles.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (high)
  • Logo patchSmall rounded square patch sewn near the lower-left front of the bag with stacked letters forming a circular arrangement.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Patch text“marimekko”
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high)
  • Side labelSmall black fabric side tag attached at the left seam with white printed characters too small to read at this resolution.Partial
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.72 · w 0.03 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Top stitchingVisible horizontal topstitching along the upper third of the bag forming a seam line that runs across the front.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.88 · h 0.06 (high)

Other

Studio product shot on a light neutral background with even frontal lighting and a soft shadow beneath the bag; image is centered and cropped to show the full bag and handles.

  • Shot compositionBag centered in frame with handles reaching near the top edge and a small soft shadow directly below the bag on the surface.
  • BackgroundPlain light gray background with uniform tone and no visible props.
  • Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with minimal specular highlights and a soft, narrow shadow at the bag base indicating frontal illumination from above.

Colors

muted plum· main fabric (darker stripes)dusty pink· main fabric (lighter stripes)cream· logo patch backgroundblack· logo patch text and outline
Metka Piccolo purple and pink stripes tote bag product image 2
02

Product

Right-side view of a soft rectangular tote bag with vertical purple and pink stripes, visible top opening and partial handles, a horizontal stitched seam across the upper third, and a rounded bottom corner creating a slight gusseted profile.

  • Overall shapeFlat rectangular tote bag shown on its side with a slightly rounded bottom corner that creates a shallow gusset and a visible triangular fold at the lower left corner.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.08 · w 0.92 · h 0.86 (high)
  • Stripe patternAll-over vertical stripes alternating between a deep plum/dark purple and a lighter pink; stripes run continuously from top to bottom and curve slightly around the bag's rounded bottom.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.88 · h 0.92 (high)
  • Material textureWoven textile surface with visible fine weave consistent with canvas or similar fabric; fabric shows soft folds and slight wrinkling near the bottom corner.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Top opening and handlesTop edge of the bag is open and finished with a folded hem; two narrow shoulder handles emerge from the top and are partially visible above the bag body.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.00 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Horizontal stitching seamSingle visible horizontal stitched seam runs across the bag near the upper third, interrupting the stripe pattern and creating a subtle panel division.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.88 · h 0.04 (high)
  • Bottom contour and foldLower-right area shows the bag curving into a rounded base that casts a soft shadow; left bottom corner has a folded point where fabric gathers.
    2 regionsx 0.04 · y 0.70 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.72 · w 0.36 · h 0.26 (high)

Other

Studio product shot with a neutral light gray background, soft even lighting, and a soft shadow beneath the bag that indicates a light source above and slightly to the right.

  • Background and stagingBag photographed against a uniform pale gray backdrop with no visible props or packaging.
  • Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse shadow appears beneath and slightly to the right of the bag, indicating even studio lighting and a highlight on the upper left of the bag surface.
    1 regionx 0.50 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Image crop and framingImage is cropped to show the full height of the bag with handles partly cut off at the top edge and part of the right side of the bag near the front edge visible.

Colors

deep plum· dark stripe#53253Alight pink· light stripe#E3BBC3off-white· top stitching
Metka Piccolo purple and pink stripes tote bag product image 3
03

Product

Close-up of the tote bag opening showing striped exterior fabric, smooth solid-color interior lining with gathered drawstring closure, woven rope drawstring with patterned flecks and pink plastic aglets, and stitched carry handles.

  • Exterior fabric patternVertical narrow stripes in two alternating colors on the exterior visible around the bag opening and handles.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Interior liningSmooth solid light pink lining forming the interior surface and the gathered channel for the drawstring.
    1 regionx 0.13 · y 0.18 · w 0.74 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Drawstring channelFabric channel at the bag opening with gathered stitches creating a ruched effect where the drawstring passes through.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.25 · w 0.76 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Drawstring ropeRound woven rope drawstring in a light background color with small dark flecks visible along its length.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.60 · w 0.90 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.37 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Plastic agletsPaired pale pink plastic aglets attached to the rope ends, visible on the interior edge near the opening.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.68 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
  • HandlesFlat fabric carry handles in the same striped exterior fabric, stitched to the bag rim and visible folded into the frame.
    2 regionsx 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.32 (high)
  • Interior base stripe detailFaint horizontal light-pink-on-white narrow stripe pattern visible on the base inside the bag.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high)
  • TopstitchingVisible white topstitching along the rim and handle attachment areas contrasting with the striped exterior.
    1 regionx 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.40 (high)

Other

Studio close-up image focused on the bag opening and interior; neutral light gray background; soft directional lighting with minimal shadows; no packaging or people present.

  • Shot compositionClose-up angled top-down view centered on the bag opening showing interior and part of exterior pattern.
  • BackgroundPlain neutral light gray background occupying the corners outside the bag.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowEven soft lighting with subtle shadows inside the bag cavity and light reflection on the smooth lining.

Colors

deep magenta· exterior darker stripemedium pink· exterior lighter stripelight pink· interior liningpale pink and off-white· interior base stripescream with black flecks· drawstring ropepale blush· aglets

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-accessories/bags/brand-name-bags/metka-piccolo-purple-and-pink-stripes-tote-bag--12057-1112633
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