Se disserem para você que, 8 modelos usados pela chic Jackie Onassis foram confeccionados com tecidos da marca, diversificando posteriormente, para aplicações em demais fins. Utilitários, em decoração, acessórios, gifts além de vestuário.

Mais recentemente, estiveram presentes no seriado Sex And The City, um biquini e vestido usados pela personagem Carrie Bradshaw, interpretado por Sarah Jessica Parker.

Baseado em matéria de Gilberto Lanzelotti, designer têxtil, proprietário da + FIBRA. Créditos de imagens: Marimekko.

I love these print patterns from Aino-Maija Metsola for Marimekko.

The apple green/red wine combination in the second design (called Valkea kuulas) is particularly special, don’t you think?  It looks great as a sofa cover at least.

Foto: Roberto Sena

Uma cidade como Madrid, uma das metrópoles da moda europeia, também teria que ter um lugar onde pudéssemos admirar peças, tanto históricas, quanto as últimas inovações em alta costura. Na semana passada fomos conhecer (eu e minha namorada) o Museo del Traje.

O prédio que abriga o acervo, como vestidos, calçados, bolsas, joias e muitas outras lembranças que começa na época dos exploradores espanhóis, está localizado praticamente dentro de uma região onde estão as diversas faculdades da Universidade Politécnica de Madrid, no lado oeste da capital espanhola.

O prédio foi construído ente 1971 e 1973, sendo inaugurado só em 1975. Na época o lugar se chamava Museu Espanhol de Arte Contemporânea. Apenas em 2004 o lugar passou a ser o Museu do Traje, e mesmo sendo tardio para um cidade como Madrid, o museu veio pra completar o circuito cultura da cidade, que hoje é vista como uma das mais ricas de toda a Europa.

Quem for antes de 13 de Dezembro ainda pode conferir a mostra da Marimekko, pra quem nao conhece trata-se de uma empresa finlandesa, conhecida mundialmente por suas estampas pra lá de coloridas, divertidas, e sobre tudo inovadoras. Enfim, quem quiser saber um poucos mais pode ler um post publicado no blog Super Ziper, escrito pela Andrea Onishi e Cláudia Fajkarz.

Mesmo para quem nao trabalha com moda, ou nao faz parte de nenhuma forma do mundo fashion ainda sim é importantíssimo ir conferir todo o acervo do museu, pois se trata também de uma parte da história, tanto da Espanha, do mundo, pois de certa forma tudo o que está exposto no espaço acabou influenciando outros povos.

Após as 14:30 do sábado a entrada é gratuíta, e durante todo o domingo. Nos outros dias é cobrado 3 euros por ingresso. Antes de ir conheça algumas normas, horários de funcionamento e outras tarifas.

Informações:
Museo del Traje
Avenida Juan De Herrera 2, – Madrid
www.museodeltraje.mcu.es

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This is on its way… soon to make an appearance on my desk.

Viinipiru puhuu Turun kaupungissa Marimekon Aurakadun liikkeessä viinistä ja kivasta elämästä kello 12 ja 15 freesin astiastosarjan lanseeraustilaisuudessa. Tervetuloa kuuntelemaan ja moikkaamaan!

Diseños de las últimas colecciones de Marimekko

El Museo del Traje ha vuelto a sorprendernos con una curiosa exposición dedicada a la firma finlandesa Marimekko.

La exposición no es muy extensa pero si nos permite hacernos una idea de la evolución de esta firma centrada en las estampaciones y presente en el mercado internacional desde hace más de 50 años.

Marimekko fue fundada en 1951 y desde sus inicios se centró en la realización de prendas de vestir en las que la estampación era su punto fuerte, una estampación tremendamente moderna para la época y que ahora, 50 años después, dota a todos sus productos de un aire retro.

Pues bien esta firma, que revolucionó el mercado finlandés en los años 60 y que fue una de las pioneras en crear moda unisex, quizás hubiese paso desapercibida en los circuitos de moda internacional si no hubiese sido por que un buen día Jacky Kennedy decidió vestir algunos de sus modelos dando a la firma el empujón definitivo para ser mundialmente conocida.

Pero dejando a un lado los gustos de la gran Jacky, hay que reconocer que Marimekko ha conseguido ser un referente en la estampación de textiles por su originalidad, su calidad (desde los 70 se negaron a usar tejido sintéticos en cualquiera de sus prendas) y su constante innovación en el mundo de la estampación, una estampación que han trasladado a toda clase de productos, desde bolsos, cuadernos o botas de lluvia hasta juegos de café o incluso vajillas completas.

La exposición es una oportunidad más para acercarnos al diseño finlandés que este mes parece a ver invadido Madrid ya que a esta muestra se le suman “Helsinki Madrid” en el Matadero, la fantástica exposición de Alvar Aalto en el Museo de Artes Decorativas o la exposición sobre diseño industrial finlandés que ha organizado el Circulo de Bellas Artes, entre otras muchas.

Ahora que parece que ya llega el frío puede ser un buen momento para conocer que se hace, que se crea y que se piensa en tierras nórdicas.

First, a note: apparently my last post has caused controversy amongst readers. Reason #1: not everyone thinks you need to have a well-considered thought to post. Reason #2: some people thought I had given up on the 7-day blog post challenge. On the first matter, I’ll let you be the judge. On the second, I’ll clear up the confusion and say, not true. Giving up would be totally un-Finnish. Here is post #6, written at the request of Carolyn’s mom.

You’ll see a lot of this poppy print in Helsinki.  It’s not totally unfamiliar in the States, either. The Finns are pretty proud of it. Marimekko, the Finnish design company, makes textiles, purses, notebooks, dinner trays, and umbrellas with this, its trademark pattern. It’s cute, bright, and cheery, and…I’m sick of it.

Marimekko seems to be a pretty big point of pride for Finns, and since Finns don’t say anything bad about Finland, I’m probably a total jerk for it. But, for me, Marimekko is Finland’s Vera Bradley, the maker of the quilted purses that somehow went from being my grandmother’s choice of handbag to every preppy teenager’s status statement. It’s cute at first, and then, you see it everywhere, and even if it’s a simple, nondescript item, you somehow know what brand made it.

That seems like such a common thing to Americans, right? Liking something until it gets too “mainstream,” too recognized. In America, it’s coolest to be ahead of the game, before your time, into something “before everyone else was into it.” Finns are very proud of Finland, though, and Finnish things that make it to the world stage are a pretty big deal for them. In Finland, you buy Marimekko goods because they’re nice, well-made, and because they’re Finnish. I’m not getting a big sense that  anyone is “so over” Marimekko. So I’m trying to gather…is this accurate, or am I missing things? How do trends “happen” in Finland? How does that influence consumption? Self-branding? Marketing?

When we were in Rochester up at the Mayo Clinic, I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon a shop called Counterpoint. It was just about as cool as any museum of modern art shop. You know the kind – all the exciting Italian designers, as well as fun gadgets, interesting books, etc. As it so happened, they had the largest amount of Marimekko products that I have ever seen in one place, in real life.

Silly me – I must be living under a rock or something, because this whole time I’ve been thinking that Marimekko was Japanese. Wrong. It’s Finnish. Well of course it is! Because anything cool is coming from the northern European countries. Anyway, there were tons of amazing fabrics, eye-catching pillows, and these amazing melamine trays that I wanted in every single pattern available. They also had some of the Marimekko clothes, but I’m just not that into their apparel. The cut is a little too…. generous. And the prices are astronomical. Not that the rest of the Marimekko line is inexpensive – it’s pricey, but the home goods are more reasonably priced.

I might have to troll around over at eBay….

Marimekko – Taikamylly fabric, blue – Sanna Annukka.

Decorating Tips with Home Décor Wall Hangings
Are you tired of the look of your home décor? Well then, decorating your  wall space with  a Marimekko Fabric wall hanging from Wall Arts UK  may be just what you are looking for!  These designer fabric wall hangings will give a very eye pleasing look to your decor. 

Marimekko,a Scandinavian  company known for there innovative bold patterns and exuberant designs are created by some of the worlds top fabric designers.

 Many people are now choosing to change the look and feel of their home and a very simple and economic way of achieving this is with a wall hanging. You could create a stunning feature wall in your lounge with  Marimekko’s  Iconic Red Poppy design  or the high impact Sininen Gepardi. For the bedrooms there are floral designs such as Ruhtinatar or Keisarinna or the lovely and very feminine Iso Satakieli

You can begin with a single room in your home and then proceed to others.  You are going to find so many designs that you will love and want to use. So now you can bring warmth and colour into every room of your home.

To view the Ultimate Collection Click Here

Photo from The Boston Globe.

A few weeks ago as I was rushing through Harvard Square, a glint of Marimekko fabric caught my eye. Could it be!? A huge Marimekko flagship store in Harvard Square!? Too good to be true, although there is a Marimekko concept store in Cambridge. I had forgotten about it completely, until I read an article in the Globe about the Design Research installation at the Design Research building in Harvard Square.

D/R in 1972 (photo found on Flickr.)

I was unfamiliar with Design Research, but after doing a little research of my own, I came to learn that it was an interior furnishings and lifestyle accessories store started by architect Benjamin Thompson in 1953, right in Cambridge, Mass. D/R brought a lot of mid-century pieces into the local culture, and it’s most notably recognized as being the first US business that carried Marimekko textiles and clothing. In fact, Jackie O. bought a Marimekko dress at the Brattle Street store and was photographed wearing it for cover of Life magazine, spawning the Marimekko trend thats waxed and waned in the US over the past forty years.

The current D/R street-view installation celebrates both Benjamin Thompson and Marimekko. It is a recreation of the original lifestyle store that stood there until the late 70s, complete with imported pots from France (brought to the states from the Thompsons’ friend — and fellow Cambridge dweller — Julia Child; Thompson’s collection of butcher block tables; Marimekko frocks; and white Haitian-cotton covered couches. Unfortunately you can’t go inside, but the all glass facade is intentionally conducive to browsing.

Here are some great articles and blog posts I’ve found about the installation:

The Moment: “Now Showing | A Look Back at Design Research”

The Cottage (run by event organizer Nancy Hemenway)

A Bit Late: “D/R Rising”

And finally, “Through a glass brightly” from The Boston Globe.

Good to know: The D/R installation will be up and running through December 2009.

I have wanted to write something about retail for a few months now, but the thoughts wouldn’t form and the ideas didn’t gel so I have been letting it simmer on another burner. But today I read a little article about the (defunct) Boston store Design Research and it came together for me.

In the summer while I was in Europe I found very few retail stores that spoke to the place that they operated in. If you were looking for an Isabel Marant dress, J Brand jeans, See by Chloe or Phillip Lim you were in luck because every city has a tasteful boutique outfitted with white walls and a chandelier that carries those lines. But now that we all travel and we all have access to the same things, what makes us identify a store with its location? Or more specifically, what makes a store in Barcelona a Barcelona store?

Every city has heritage stores that are delightful (Barcelona has espadrilles makers La Manual Alpargatera, I’m not sure what Vancouver has that could compare but I am open to suggestions), but what about the next generation of retail? What is an example of a new store that is so intrinsically linked with a city’s culture? I know that stores do not exist just for tourists but what does it say about a city when there is no new development of a retail culture that is unique and self-supporting?

So, back to Design Research. This is a store that speaks to me in the way it approached design holistically (clothing/furniture/house wares) and with humour. Too often I find retail stores are either too generic or so rarefied they forget that design can be an experience shared by all. And you don’t have to carry only local products to be a local store that could not exist anywhere else in the world. You can offer a lot to people in your city that is useful, well made and original and do it in a way that captures the imagination of visitors as well. Design Research seems like a very optimistic American store where groovy families could go buy new cutlery and Mom could get a Marimekko dress. Could that happen now? Would people find it Utopian and flaky? Too European perhaps? Or just too middle class?

Another store that I think achieves a level of retail greatness that is unique to it’s location is Vinçon in Barcelona (below, some of their shopping bags throughout the years).

El Museo del Traje de Madrid, albergará entre el 6 de Noviembre y el 13 de Diciembre una exposición sobre Marimekko.

La firma finlandesa, fundada por Armi y Viljo Ratia en 1951, se hizo popular por sus originales estampados. Sobre todo, a partir de la década de los sesenta, cuando contaba con Jacqueline Kennedy como una de sus principales clientas.

La muestra estará compuesta por una selección de trajes y objetos de diseño que han marcado la historia de Marimekko. La selección, ha sido cedida temporalmente por el Museo de Diseño de Finlandia.

Esta exposición podrá disfrutarse en el Museo del Traje de Madrid entre el 6 de Noviembre y el 13 de Diciembre. El horario será de Martes a Sábado de9:30 a 19:00 horas, y los domingos de 10 a 15 horas. La entrada es gratuita.

Visita las webs de:

Marimekko

Museo del Traje de Madrid

Det svenske selskapet Bemz har spesialisert seg på å lage møbeltrekk til Ikea-klassikere. Nå har de laget et Marimekko-trekk til Ikeas mest solgte sofa; Klippan. Perfekt på sommerhytta eller et gjesterom? Kjøp for all del en brukt en og kjøp det nye trekket hos Bemz. Billig og smart?

Foto: Bemz

等了三天，終於收到了。

Marimekko為Avon預防乳癌運動設計的手挽袋，一貫Marimekko大花的設計，拉鏈扣是粉紅色絲帶設計，頗有心思。十元一個，以這種質素的布袋來說，算很便宜了。

平時逛街我是用背囊的，這個手挽袋是留作去游泳時用的。

在網上發現有這麼的一個手挽袋，簡單得來很搶眼，這才知道有這麼一個芬蘭品牌Marimekko。老實說，這牌子上次跟H&M合作的服裝，我可沒勇氣穿。

湊巧今天下雨，湊巧我不想帶另一把兩傘出門，選了一把細小輕型的縮骨傘。湊巧中午出外時風太大，我怕雨傘會被吹壞，於是把傘收起來，在微雨中漫步。

湊巧我低頭一看。噢，原來我去年收到的聖誕禮品是這個：

黑底白蘋果縮骨傘

I am feeling very lucky right now.  The builders got the roof on a couple of weeks ago and a few days later the rain came; It’s much needed, there has been very little rain here in Kent and the garden has been looking a little pathetic as a result, but oh am I glad we got the roof on first!   The builders took a break last week, on another job and waiting for our windows to be ready but before they left they put our new staircase in which is a major development as it’s straight so for the first time in 3 years we are able to move some of the larger pieces of furniture upstairs.  This includes my beloved glass fronted cabinate which is one of 3 items I bought while I was waiting for the sale of my first flat to complete, many, many years ago (good old Ilkley Salerooms have a lot to answer for).  I have always assumed it would house my fabric and nic-nak collection which, of course, would be perfectly displayed through it’s lovely glass doors.  In reality it has been stuffed to the gills with all sorts over the past few years, it’s like a Tardis and on emptying it to carry upstairs I filled all the kitchen surfaces with it’s contents.

And that’s just some of it, there was also a large box of of old sketch books and art supplies and another of millinery bits and bobs along with my most precious vintage books.

Whilst the said cabinate has been in the living room we (well, I) put a plain ‘etching’ film on the front, party to hide the mess inside but also because the glass is not safety glass, so should the boys break it the film should hold the glass fragments together, at least that’s the theory.  I decided to remove this and replace with an etching film containing a pattern from FrostBrite.  We have used this design before in the bathroom and I really like it as it works well with all our Marimekko blinds.  We have also used film from PurlFrost in the past who have some nice designs but are a little more expensive.

(This is a shot of the bathroom window as it’s hard to see the design on the cabinet glass).

There is a definite knack to attaching the film, I rushed and creased it whilst trying to peel of the backing paper, I hadn’t enough time and it was getting dark.  I am rather cross with myself, but it’s done now.  The other thing I noticed was the film from FrostBite isn’t as dense as the one we have used from PurlFrost so creates a more see through effect.  Still, I like it and feel happier that the glass is a little safer.

Just to illustrate how long ago I imagined this cabinet in my ’studio’ I bought this paper from the large Paperchase on Totternaham Court Road

for lining the shelves over 3 years ago (shuuush, don’t tell the husband, he already thinks I’m nuts but I tend to buy things I fall in love with if I see where I plan to use them, I just didn’t think it would be 3 years).  They used to have a floor of handmade and art paper, not sure if they still do?

The best thing is being able to have some of my vintage stash out on display, mostly things that belonged to my Gran and finally being able to put my fabric away safe from dust and direct light.

Last shot is of the lovely Hector Wall Light…not sure where it came from, I am a canny internet shopper and spent a while getting the lowest price, we have one on either side of the room.  I bought a Hector bedside lamp years ago, in fact from Laura Ashley for a very, very reasonable price before they became a hit and the price soared.

So, the builders are back next week and hopefully they will be all done by Friday and I can have my house back.  I am rather too excited!

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• I’m not feeling very serious today! This is a good thing!

• I want to make dumplings soon. These two posts should get anyone through the process easily. Here and here. They are a bit labor intensive but soooo rewarding! 
• Speaking of food, on a fashion-centric blog, I really liked this post from Fashion is Spinach. It’s a swell revelation to have… a nice little reality check. 
• I love this video (and the song)! It’s not the official video but instead, a very creative fan made it!
• The Keyboard Cat t-shirt made it on Threadless - of course! I can’t decide whether to get it or not… after all my oohs and ahhs, I’m really agonizing over it! damnit! Where would I wear it? I think the answer is EVERYWHERE!

• My fave screamo (they call themselves metalcore) band ever, Underoath is coming back to the Norva on November 30th. This will be my 5th time seeing them. I’m 30 years old and I’m going to be screaming with a sea of 16 year old kids and I. Can’t. Wait! There is no shame in my game. Here’s a pic from the last time I saw them… and my post about that night! For the first time, I won’t be going by myself. The bf has NO idea what he’s getting himself into. He owes me. I took him to see Atmosphere for his b-day!

• This Kakuzai notepad is adorable! At $25 and with 1,200 sheets, it would make a great x-mas gift! OMG why am I already thinking about Christmas!?!?! I’ve been stalking this notepad waiting for some update on where to buy it in the US, since the original source was in Japanese and someone finally let everyone know where to get one here! (via)

• It was interesting to take a quick peek into the Marimekko textile factory.
• These labels are a must. Thanks to Thursday Night Smackdown… one of my fave food blogs. 

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• This is one sad pup. He’s all over the place with his sadness, looking for his lost love!

• I really want a new phone. My Helio Ocean just isn’t cutting it for my online demands. I need to see how much longer I have with my contract and iPhone here we come! I just wish they had different providers!

Natalie Dee

(Her blog is awesome!)

• My mom’s b-day is coming up and she’s always wanted a big fuzzy (fake) sheep in the house. (I wonder where I get it from.) Anyhow, I found one and it’s a stool. Only it’s $1,200. Maybe next time mom. 

Modernicus: Seattle Modern: Mid-Century Furniture and Accessories Road:
M A P of the most exquisite places where to shop for or just enjoy fine modern or mid-century furniture in the city of Seattle, WA.

Most of these stores carry classics like: Eames, Bertoia, Saarinen, Aalto, Nelson, Noguchi or Florence Knoll and new modern pieces by the likes of Bensen, Didier Gomez or Patricia Urquiola, just to mention a few.

It is a must to visit stores like Egbert’s to enjoy a showroom that combines classic, timeless Mid-Century pieces with more exotic accessories with a tribal flair. It is a very pleasant combination that makes a home feel home.

Other stores to go to are Velocity Art and Design and of course the more established chains like Inform Interiors, Ligne Roset, Current or Diva.

A few more places to shop in Seattle:

Chartreuse International (2609 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121)
A mix of new and used furniture and accessories (Vitra, Alessi, Marimekko). Good place for accessories but for furniture its hit and miss.

Area 51 (401 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122)
New furniture. Reproductions of classics and mid-century modern inspired contemporary pieces. Prices are good but without getting into an authorized versus non-authorized reproduction debate the quality does not compare to what you will find at the stores called out above (Inform, Ligne Roset, Diva etc.) that carry either thier own lines or Herman Miller, Knoll etc.. Dwell bedding.

TUULI of Finland (1407 1st Ave, Seattle WA, 98101)
Products from Finland. Even though the only thing mid-century here are the Marimekko fabrics I really like the store. The owner (I assume) is really great and will not only sell you the fabric but will frame it for you for a reasonable rate if you are intereseted in mid-century fabric wall hangings.

DWR (Seattle and Kirkland)
Shouldn’t need any further description. Anyway unless you are buying one of the small number of pieces exlusive to DWR you are better off shopping online at highbrowfurniture.com (no tax or shipping) or Inform were you will get a lot more color and fabric choices and help sifting through them. Historically DWR has gouged on delivery/shipping charges and thier is no pick up option (shiping prices are getting a little bit better). The Seattle showroom is bigger but I’ve found the Kirkland staff friendlier and more knowledgeable.

Alchemy Collections (2029 Second Ave, Seattle, WA 98121)
Reproductions and furniture ‘inspired by’ modern classics made in China I think as the rest of the store has an Asian modern feel. Mostly reproductions of the classics but also surprisingly some knock offs of contemporary pieces (B&B Italia for example). Quality of reproductions seemed really low to me. The pieces that I didn’t recognized seemed better quality. I think they have opened up another store on Western Ave just down from Inform. I’d recommend Area 51 or Velocity art and Design over Alchemy in terms of quality reproductions.

Urchin (1922 1st Ave, Seattle, WA)
Mostly modern accessories but also a small amount of furniture and clothing. Call it a euro-’boutique’ of modernism. Cute little store but selection is very limited.

Retrofit Home (1419 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122)
Another mostly accessories store although they have some furniture (Blu Dot and the like). Has more of a pop 60s feel. I prefer “Velocity Art and Design” and Chartreuse.

Collective (5323 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107)
Vintage (used) mid century furniture. You generally won’t find the iconic Herman Miller and Knoll pieces here but what you will find is unique, well above average in terms of design quality, and in very good to excellent condition. You will also pay top dollar for it. In their defence if you’ve tried hunting down interesting vintage pieces at garage sales, goodwill, etc. you’ll know how time consuming it can be. If time is money its probably cheaper to have the folks at Collective hunt it down for you. If Collective’s prices make you choke the next easiest alternative is craigslist.

Antika (8421 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103)
Antique store with a Danish modern room in the back. I’ve been here a couple of times but haven’t been impressed with the stock. Prices and condition are reasonable but none of the pieces stood out as representing exceptional design. It’s Danish modern but you won’t find Wegner, Fritz Hansen, Jacobsen, Ib Kofod Larsen, etc. here.

Crate and Barrel (University District and Bellevue)
Might not come to mind for mid-century or modernism but quality is light light years beyond Ikea (or Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware etc.). Prices are reasonable for the quality. They have a mid-century inspired furniture line, re-issues of Eva Zeisal dinnerware, etc.. I prefer the architetcure at the University district store otherwise they are the same.

Tottini (259 Yale Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109)
Modern furniture, accesories, and toys for kids. Build that inspiring environment for your ‘future architect’. Just down the street from Velocity Art and Design so take one trip and check them both out.

Artemide (310 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA)
Full line of Artemide lighting located in the pioneer square area. Love the products but they’re not cheap. There is a another very cool lighting store on Western near Inform which I like to but can’t remember the name of (either Highlights or Lightform).

I’ve just been admiring, stroking and generally cooing over the 11 new Marimekko covers from Bemz, the lovely Swedish chaps who produce stylish slipcovers for IKEA’s sofas and armchairs.

Now, I don’t know about you (you might be an oligarch for all I know), but my budget’s not quite up to a designer sofa. I do, however, have a trusty IKEA Ektorp three-seater, which started life as Blekkinge White but these days is more, well, Blekkinge Grey – and not in a good way. It’s been washed many times over the years – after the famous Lasagne Incident of 2005, following the notorious Kitten Accident of 2008, and more recently, in the aftermath of the Red Wine Catastrophe of 2009.  It’s time for a change. These Marimekko covers might just be the answer…

It’s hard to choose, but my fave classic here has got to be the Fandango print, which comes in a light grey and a hot pink. Gorgeous! – Ellie

Sent to me by my lovely and much-missed Faroese friend Ronja, this bracelet is amazingly beautiful and I adore it. It’s from somewhere in either the Faroe Islands or Denmark – I don’t know, and if anybody knows what BNH stands for, please let me know.

It came in a black box engraved with Smykkur og Ur (that’s jewellery and watches in Faroese) and wrapped in Marimekko fabric (google image that if you haven’t heard of it – it’s a vintage enthusiast’s heaven, wonderful ‘60s inspired Finnish prints).

Anyway, the bracelet is gorgeous and I love it, and I wear it as much as I can trust myself not to break and lose it.