Founded in 1951, Marimekko Oyj has built a brand identity around its brightly colored patterns and original textile designs. The company's product portfolio is divided into three main categories: fashion, bags and accessories, and home products such as textiles and tableware. Marimekko distributes its merchandise through company-owned retail stores, partner-operated shop-in-shops, wholesale networks, and online channels. Its primary geographic markets include Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and North America. In addition to direct product sales, the company generates revenue through licensing agreements for its proprietary prints.