
Marimekko
Villi Piirto Unikko Wool Cardigan
The Marimekko Villi Piirto Unikko cardigan is a women's button-front knit cardigan made from a stretch wool-blend knit, featuring an allover jacquard pattern of large white outlined poppy flowers on a black ground. It has a crew neck, long set-in sleeves with narrow ribbed cuffs, a five-button front placket, and ribbed edging at the neck, cuffs and waist-length hem, with a straight, slightly fitted silhouette worn alone or layered over a base layer. A matching skirt in the same knit and pattern is sold separately under style number 12057-29326402, and the cardigan is intended for everyday wear as a standalone top or as part of a coordinated two-piece set.
- Material
- Stretch wool-blend knit
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic, artsy, scandinavian
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Marimekko wool-blend cardigan featuring the iconic Unikko poppy pattern in a jacquard knit with a straight fit.
Stretch wool-blend knit, jacquard-woven Unikko poppy motif, crew neck, ribbed edging, and button-front closure.
- Material
- Stretch wool-blend knit
- Style
- classic, artsy, scandinavian
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, work
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- stretch wool-blend knit
- delicate knit construction
- jacquard knit
- iconic Unikko poppy pattern
- crew neck
- ribbed edging
- button front
- straight fit
- long sleeves
- Marimekko graphic floral design
- matching skirt sold separately
Product Insights
Villi Piirto Unikko Wool Cardigan 76% wool, 21% cotton, 3% polyamide (or elastane) Black floral Unikko poppy jacquard Hand wash cold, reshape, dry flat; no bleach or tumble dry Designer price justified by wool-rich jacquard construction
Verified claims
- material
- 76% wool, 21% cotton, 3% polyamide (or elastane)
- fit
- Straight, slim fit with a waist-length hem
- sizing
- XS to XL, flat pricing across the ladder
- pattern
- Black floral Unikko poppy jacquard
- construction
- Jacquard knit makes the pattern structural, not printed
- details
- Crew neck with ribbed neckline, cuffs and hem
- closure
- Five-button front placket
- care
- Hand wash cold, reshape, dry flat; no bleach or tumble dry
- drying
- Dry flat, out of direct sun
- pilling
- Light pilling is normal; remove with a fabric comb
- storage
- Store folded, clean, in breathable protection
- warmth
- Mid-weight knit for three-season layering
- comfort
- Breathable, odour-resistant wool blend
- styling
- Pairs with high-waisted bottoms or the matching skirt
- matching set
- Matching skirt sold separately
- value
- Designer price justified by wool-rich jacquard construction
- durability
- Pattern outlasts the garment; wool fibres are resilient
- stretch
- 3% stretch fibre plus wool elasticity supports the straight fit
- comparison
- Jacquard runs thicker and warmer than intarsia
- color options
- Only black floral colourway
- gender
- Women's
Product record
- Title
- Villi Piirto Unikko Wool Cardigan
- Brand
- Marimekko
- Price
- 495 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 1 sourceUses
Styled as a co-ord with the matching Unikko skirt
This Marimekko wool cardigan can be worn buttoned at the top and left partially unbuttoned through the midsection, letting its large white floral pattern show. Paired with the matching skirt, the ribbed hem sits at the waistband for a coordinated set look.[1]
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a black knit button-up cardigan with an allover large white outlined floral pattern; ribbed round neckline, button placket, cuffs and hem are visible. The lower edge of a matching skirt is visible below the cardigan.
- Silhouette and viewFrontal torso view showing the cardigan worn closed at the top and partially unbuttoned near the midsection; the garment covers the shoulders and arms down to the wrists and ends at the waist where a matching skirt is visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.88 · h 0.88 (high) - NecklineClose-fitting round crew neckline finished with a ribbed knit trim.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.29 · h 0.10 (high) - Button placketCentral vertical button placket with five visible small round black buttons; placket is ribbed and matches the cardigan body.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.68 (high) - Sleeves and cuffsLong set-in sleeves with narrow ribbed cuffs at the wrists.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.36 · w 0.29 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.26 · w 0.27 · h 0.46 (high) - Hem finishWaist hem finished with a ribbed knit band that aligns with the top of a matching skirt waistband.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.66 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Knit textureSoft knit fabric with visible stitch texture consistent across the body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.16 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - PatternAllover large graphic floral motif composed of thick white outline shapes forming stylized flowers with circular centers and simple stems; pattern repeats across cardigan and continues onto the skirt.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (high) - Matching bottomVisible portion of a matching skirt in the same black knit with the same white floral outline pattern directly below the cardigan hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.76 · w 0.76 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model cropped from mid-face to hips against a plain light gray background with soft even lighting; hair, hands and part of the lower face are visible and the image is slightly cropped at the left wrist.
- Model crop and poseImage shows a model from just below the nose to the hips; the model's left arm rests by the side and the right arm is bent with the hand on the hip, producing a slight fold in the cardigan at the waist.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal shadows.
- Hair detailDark curly hair falls over the shoulders and partly onto the cardigan's right shoulder area.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high) - Crop limitationLower face and chin are visible but the eyes and forehead are cropped out of the frame.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
black· main fabricwhite· floral outlines- Silhouette and viewFrontal torso view showing the cardigan worn closed at the top and partially unbuttoned near the midsection; the garment covers the shoulders and arms down to the wrists and ends at the waist where a matching skirt is visible.
- 02

Product
Front view of a two-piece knit outfit on a model: a black button-front cardigan and a matching black knit skirt, both decorated with a large white outlined floral pattern. Visible knit texture, round neckline, ribbed hems and long sleeves.
- Cardigan shapeCropped button-front cardigan with a round neckline, long fitted sleeves, and a ribbed hem that sits at the waist.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.05 · w 0.52 · h 0.36 (high) - Skirt shapeStraight, above-knee knit skirt with the same all-over floral pattern and a waistband that aligns with the cardigan hem.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.36 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - Floral patternLarge abstract flower outlines in white forming an all-over print that continues across the cardigan and skirt, with individual flower centers and petal outlines clearly visible.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - ButtonsA single column of round buttons down the cardigan center; buttons are covered in the same black knit or match the garment color.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.11 · w 0.12 · h 0.30 (medium) - Ribbed trimsHorizontal ribbed knit at the cardigan hem and the sleeve cuffs visible as tighter knit bands.
3 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.34 · w 0.52 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.24 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.64 · y 0.30 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium) - Knit textureVisible soft knit texture consistent across cardigan and skirt, with slight surface fuzz typical of a wool or wool-blend knit.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.08 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (high) - Sleeve fitSlim, fitted sleeves following the arm contour down to ribbed cuffs.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.14 · w 0.10 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.14 · w 0.10 · h 0.34 (high) - Visible midriff gapSmall central vertical gap between the bottom button area of the cardigan and the waistband of the skirt showing a narrow strip of skin.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.30 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the outfit against a neutral light gray gradient background, full-body crop from head-top to shoes, even soft lighting with subtle shadows under the feet.
- Model and poseFemale model standing facing forward with legs slightly apart and arms relaxed at sides; head partially cropped.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray gradient background with soft, even studio lighting and soft shadow visible beneath the model's feet.
- Footwear and socks visibleModel wearing black pointed low-heeled shoes and pale pink crew socks, fully visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.74 · w 0.44 · h 0.24 (high) - Image cropTop of the model's head is cropped out of frame; full legs and shoes included.
Colors
deep black· main fabricbright white· floral outlines- Cardigan shapeCropped button-front cardigan with a round neckline, long fitted sleeves, and a ribbed hem that sits at the waist.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a fitted long-sleeve knit cardigan worn by a model, showing an allover large floral jacquard pattern, ribbed hem and cuffs, and a crew neckline at the back.
- View and fitRear-facing view of a fitted cardigan on a model, with the back, both sleeves and upper skirt area visible; garment tapers slightly at the waist.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.90 · h 0.88 (high) - PatternAllover large-scale floral pattern of single-outline flowers covering the back, sleeves, and visible skirt; flowers have rounded petals and circular centers formed by the outline.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.76 (high) - Material and knitDense knit fabric with a slightly textured surface consistent with wool or wool-blend knit; knit construction visible in close-up areas of sleeve and back.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.28 · w 0.36 · h 0.44 (medium) - Ribbed hemWide horizontal ribbed band at the lower back hem of the cardigan, slightly fitted against the model's waist.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.62 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - CuffsNarrow ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends visible on both sleeves, contrasting in scale to the wider hem ribbing.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.58 · w 0.16 · h 0.36 (high) - NecklineCrew neckline visible at the upper back, lying close to the model's neck without a collar.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (medium) - Shoulder seamShoulder seam line visible where sleeve meets back panel on the left shoulder of the image.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium) - Skirt overlapLower portion of a matching skirt with the same floral pattern is visible directly below the cardigan hem, indicating a coordinated bottom but only the fabric and pattern are visible.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.72 · w 0.72 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light gray to white background. Even, diffused lighting with soft shadows and no visible packaging or props.
- Model and poseFemale model shown from the back and turned slightly to the left so part of the left profile of the face is visible; right arm relaxed at side with hand near hip.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.96 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven light neutral background ranging from white to very light gray with no texture or props.
- LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows; slight shadowing along left side of model indicating directional light.
- Image cropImage tightly crops the model from the upper neck to the hips; lower legs and feet are out of frame.
Colors
near black· main body knit#0D0D0Eoff white· floral outline#C4C4C3- View and fitRear-facing view of a fitted cardigan on a model, with the back, both sleeves and upper skirt area visible; garment tapers slightly at the waist.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Marimekko
Villi Piirto Unikko Knitted cardigan black, off white | Marimekko
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4700041 | Villi Piirto Unikko Wool Cardigan - Black Floral - X-Small | CA$495.00 | Yes |
| 4700042 | Villi Piirto Unikko Wool Cardigan - Black Floral - Small | CA$495.00 | Yes |
| 4700043 | Villi Piirto Unikko Wool Cardigan - Black Floral - Medium | CA$495.00 | Yes |
| 4700044 | Villi Piirto Unikko Wool Cardigan - Black Floral - Large | CA$495.00 | Yes |
| 4700045 | Villi Piirto Unikko Wool Cardigan - Black Floral - X-Large | CA$495.00 | Yes |