
Marimekko
Pieni Unikko Compact Poppy Umbrella
This Marimekko compact umbrella features a manual mechanism and a polyester canopy printed with the Pieni Unikko poppy pattern in a two-tone blue colorway. It is designed for portable rain protection, with an open diameter of 32 inches (81.25 cm), and includes a matching storage case and a built-in ribbon wrist strap. The rugged fabric, telescoping shaft, and small cylindrical handle make it suitable for everyday carry.
- Material
- Rugged polyester fabric
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Color
Size
Specifications
Compact umbrella featuring Marimekko's iconic Unikko poppy pattern in graphic contrast, with rugged polyester fabric and matching case.
Rugged polyester fabric, manual mechanism, matching case, small ribbon strap, compact size.
- Material
- Rugged polyester fabric
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories
Additional Attributes
- Rugged polyester fabric
- Manual open/close mechanism
- Matching storage case included
- Small built-in ribbon strap
- Open diameter: 32 inches
- Compact size design
- Graphic Unikko poppy pattern
- Timeless contrast design
Product Insights
The Pieni Unikko Compact Poppy Umbrella by Marimekko carries the legacy of Maija Isola's 1964 rebellion against a floral print ban, with the scaled-down pattern maintaining the original hand-painted scale. Weighing only 169g and folding to 22cm, its manual mechanism offers zero-resistance opening, deliberately replacing auto-open for effortless handling, though it requires two hands to operate. The aluminum frame resists rust when stored damp, but the 100% polyester canopy is water-resistant for moderate rain rather than fully waterproof, making it better suited for everyday use over severe downpours. Available in Indigo/Dark Blue evoking Finnish pride or Pink recalling the rebellious origin, the umbrella embodies a design continuously printed since 1964 and recognized as an unofficial national symbol in Finland.
Verified claims
- Origin story
- Created by Maija Isola in defiance of a ban on floral prints.
- Ease of use
- The manual mechanism opens with zero resistance and the umbrella weighs only 169g.
- Color options
- This umbrella is offered in Indigo/Dark Blue and Pink.
- Design origin
- Unikko pattern originated in 1964 as a deliberate rebellion against Marimekko's floral ban.
- Cultural significance
- In Finland, Unikko is an unofficial national symbol recognized globally.
- Pattern scale
- Pieni Unikko is the scaled-down variant proportioned for small items like this umbrella.
- Color styling
- Indigo/Dark Blue is a muted graphic accent; Pink is a bright pop of color.
- Design heritage
- Unikko pattern has been continuously printed since 1964, based on hand-painted designs.
- Manual mechanism
- Manual mechanism deliberately replaces auto-open for zero-resistance handling.
- Weather suitability
- Better suited for everyday moderate rain than severe downpours.
- Frame durability
- Aluminum frame resists rust when stored damp.
- Size and weight
- Weighs 169g and folds to 22cm.
- Manual operation
- Manual umbrella opens and closes with zero resistance.
- Water resistance
- 100% polyester canopy is water-resistant for moderate rain but not fully waterproof.
- Daily use features
- Manual telescopic shaft requires two hands to open; aluminum frame resists rust.
- Open diameter
- The umbrella opens to a 32-inch (81.25 cm) diameter canopy.
- Name meaning
- Pieni Unikko translates from Finnish as 'small poppy,' denoting the compact, smaller-scale reissue of the 1964 Unikko pattern.
- Auto-open counterpart
- Marimekko sells this same Pieni Unikko poppy pattern in an automatic telescopic version; the manual version is a deliberate lighter alternative rather than a stripped-down budget option.
Product record
- Title
- Pieni Unikko Compact Poppy Umbrella
- Brand
- Marimekko
- Price
- 105 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Easy to carry and stow between rainy days
This compact folding umbrella folds down small enough to tuck into a bag, and it comes with a matching case for storing it. A built-in ribbon strap and a fabric wrist strap matching the canopy make it easy to keep on hand while walking or commuting in wet weather.[1,2]
Image Analysis
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Product
A compact folding umbrella shown open and tilted; a fabric canopy printed with a large-scale floral pattern in two contrasting blue tones, with a short black telescoping shaft and a small cylindrical covered handle with a matching fabric wrist strap.
- Canopy shape and poseOpen umbrella canopy shown at an oblique angle, resting on one outer rib tip and the handle end; canopy surface visible across most of the image from left-front to right-rear.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.08 · w 0.96 · h 0.74 (high) - Canopy patternLarge-scale poppy-like floral print composed of oversized petal shapes and circular flower centers; pattern repeats across canopy with high-contrast edges between two blue tones.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Canopy colors contrastTwo distinct blues on the fabric: a lighter desaturated blue for large petal fields and a darker navy-blue used for flower centers and accent shapes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.44 (high) - ShaftThin black telescoping metal shaft visible from the canopy hub down toward the handle; shaft appears segmented and matte-black.
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Handle and coverSmall cylindrical handle or handle cover in a solid blue color matching the canopy's lighter blue, with a short fabric wrist strap attached.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.83 · w 0.14 · h 0.04 (high) - Rib tipsMetal rib tips visible at the canopy edges, small and pointed, contrasting slightly in tone against the fabric.
2 regions
x 0.92 · y 0.62 · w 0.06 · h 0.15 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.04 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting from above-left creating a soft shadow beneath the umbrella; image cropped to include entire umbrella and its shadow.
- Background and lightingEven light grey studio background with soft shadow beneath the umbrella indicating a single soft light source from upper-left.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shadow on surfaceSoft diffuse shadow cast by the umbrella on the surface below, darker directly under the canopy and fading outward.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter oblique front view showing exterior of canopy, shaft, and handle; product centered slightly right of center in frame.
Colors
light periwinkle blue· canopy lighter fields#7A9EF4dark navy blue· canopy darker accents#252A53medium royal blue· handle cover and wrist strapmatte black· shaft and rib tips- Canopy shape and poseOpen umbrella canopy shown at an oblique angle, resting on one outer rib tip and the handle end; canopy surface visible across most of the image from left-front to right-rear.
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Product
Folded compact umbrella with patterned blue fabric sleeve, short cylindrical dark handle, and a stitched fabric wrist strap. A small black woven brand tag with white text is attached to the fabric sleeve.
- Folded umbrella bodyCylindrical folded umbrella enclosed in a fabric sleeve showing a two-tone blue geometric pattern; sleeve is stitched closed at the visible seam and covers most of the shaft.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.66 (high) - Fabric patternLarge abstract geometric blocks in two distinct blue tones printed on a woven fabric; shapes are irregular rounded rectangles forming a repeating motif.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.18 · w 0.40 · h 0.48 (high) - HandleShort cylindrical handle with a matte dark blue finish visible at the lower end of the sleeve; end is slightly rounded.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Wrist strapFlat fabric wrist strap in a vivid blue with visible white stitching along its length, attached to the handle by a short cord and small plastic slider.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.62 · w 0.60 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.82 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium) - Woven brand tagSmall vertical black woven tag with white lowercase text attached to the sleeve seam.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.16 (high) - Brand text“marimekko”
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.34 · w 0.06 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform light grey background with a soft shadow to the left. Camera angle is oblique from above showing the umbrella at a diagonal orientation; image is well lit with minimal reflection.
- Background and shadowSmooth pale grey background with a soft diffuse shadow cast to the left of the umbrella, indicating a single soft light source from the right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionUmbrella placed diagonally from upper-right to lower-left, framed with space around the product; image crops no part of the umbrella except a small portion of the strap attachment cord.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with sharp focus on fabric texture and stitching; even lighting and no visible noise.
Colors
navy blue· fabric sleeve - darker blue#1D2343royal blue· fabric sleeve - lighter blue pattern#4B63ACmatte dark blue· handle#222936cobalt blue· wrist strapblack· brand tag#0C0E0D- Folded umbrella bodyCylindrical folded umbrella enclosed in a fabric sleeve showing a two-tone blue geometric pattern; sleeve is stitched closed at the visible seam and covers most of the shaft.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Marimekko
Unikko Mini Manual Umbrella