Armi Ratia was the co-founder of the Finnish textile and clothing company Marimekko and is among Finland's most famous female entrepreneurs.

Marimekko’s story begins in Viljo Ratia’s textile printing company Printex. His wife, Armi Ratia, commissions young artists to design new, bold patterns for the company. Armi has a clear idea of the future. “One has to dream,” and “One must stand out from the rest” Armi says.

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