Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha Blue and White Mug

Blue and White Mug. 8 oz.; 3"dia.x3.5"H

Envisioned as a series of narratives, Maija Louekari's 2009 Siirtolapuutarha ("allotment") tells a story of growth in a tableau of mix and match tableware. Depicted through graphic line drawings, Siirtolapuutarha blooms larger than life, transporting nature's beauty to the heart of an urban metropolis. The series captures the artist's fascination with the flower and vegetable beds allotted to city dwellers in Finland. In this rendition, a labyrinth of artfully drawn buildings stretches skyward to create a geometric cityscape. Alluding to the renewal of each day, a small circle of color rises overhead.

• Pattern designed by Maija Louekari; 2009
• Vitreous porcelain
• Dishwasher-, microwave- and oven-safe
• Made in Thailand

Part of the Marimekko Siirtolapuutarha Blue and White Mug Collection