Mielikki

Designer: Anniina Isokangas (2019) 

The ornate Mielikki pattern originated from a coffee stain, onto which Anniina hand-sketched a drawing and transformed it into a detailed graphic design. Inspired by Finnish folklore, the pattern features forest animals and plants intertwining in a lace-like fashion, concealing Mielikki.

Mielikki is the wife of the Forest King. You may not necessarily see her while wandering in the forest, but ancient Finns believed she resided there. Mielikki keeps the forest tidy and beautiful, also caring for sick animals. Can you find Mielikki's closed eyes in the pattern?