The Vankka tote bag is made of a firm cotton and linen blend, and it features the large Akvarelli Unikko pattern, reminiscent of a watercolor painting. The Vankka tote bag is made of a firm cotton and linen blend, and it features the large Akvarelli Unikko pattern, reminiscent of a watercolor painting. Founded in 1951 by Armi Ratia, who set out to use the power of textiles to bring joy and color to people's lives, Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints, architectonic shapes, and vibrant colors.