Vintage Marimekko Vihkiruusu Mug \u2013 Made in England, c. 1990s<\/p>\n
Brand: Marimekko
\nPattern: Vihkiruusu
\nPattern Designer: Maija Isola
\nPattern Designed: 1964
\nProduction: England
\nPeriod: c. 1990s
\nMaterial: Ceramic
\nColour: Burgundy, red, green & gold<\/p>\n
A rare vintage Marimekko Vihkiruusu mug, produced in England and dating approximately from the 1990s.<\/p>\n
Vihkiruusu, meaning \u201cwedding rose\u201d in Finnish, was originally designed by legendary Marimekko textile designer Maija Isola in 1964.<\/p>\n
This early ceramic interpretation is particularly striking. Bright red roses and deep green leaves are outlined in warm gold against a rich burgundy ground, giving the familiar Vihkiruusu motif an elegant, almost jewel-like character.<\/p>\n
The tall cylindrical form and substantial handle are characteristic of an earlier generation of Marimekko tableware and differ considerably from the later Oiva-based ceramic collections.<\/p>\n
During this period, Marimekko commissioned ceramic tableware from external manufacturers. Vintage mugs of this form were produced in England, with examples commonly associated with the Staffordshire pottery industry.<\/p>\n
The base of this example is impressed:<\/p>\n
MADE IN ENGLAND<\/p>\n
Today, these discontinued English-made Marimekko mugs represent an interesting chapter in the brand\u2019s tableware history and are increasingly sought after by collectors of early Marimekko and Finnish design.<\/p>\n
Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition. Please refer carefully to the photographs for individual condition and details.<\/p>\n
Collector\u2019s Note:
\nThe date 1964 refers to the original creation of the Vihkiruusu textile pattern. This particular ceramic mug was produced considerably later, most likely around the 1990s.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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