
Marimekko
Merirosvo Knit Xl Tote Bag
This Marimekko Merirosvo Knit XL Tote Bag is a large knit tote made of 100% polyester ribbed knit fabric, featuring the Merirosvo pattern in broad green and pink vertical stripes. It is designed for everyday carrying and includes a tie-cord closure, a knit shoulder strap, and a Marimekko logo embroidery. The bag measures 15.5 inches (39.5 cm) in height, 18.5 inches (47 cm) in length, and 4 inches (10 cm) in width.
- Color
- green and pink stripes
- Material
- 100% polyester rugged rib knit
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Size
Specifications
Knitted tote bag with Marimekko's signature Merirosvo stripe pattern, featuring a tie-cord closure and rugged knit handles.
100% polyester rugged rib knit, tie-cord closure, rugged knit handle
- Color
- green and pink stripes
- Material
- 100% polyester rugged rib knit
- Style
- casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 18.5x4x15.5 in
- Category
- Luggage & Bags > Shopping Totes
Product Insights
The Marimekko Merirosvo Knit Xl Tote Bag, priced at 385 CAD, carries the iconic 1968 stripe by Maija Isola in a jacquard-knit construction that yields a ribbed texture. It fits a 15-inch laptop with 18.5 liters of expandable capacity via a tie-cord, yet the tradeoff is a lack of interior pockets, lining, and padding, plus a tie-cord closure that is not fully secure. Care is demanding: hand wash cold, air dry flat, no tumble drying, and use a mesh bag to reduce pilling. Currently out of stock.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Merirosvo: an indispensable 1968 Marimekko stripe by Maija Isola.
- Capacity
- Fits a 15-inch laptop and holds 18.5 liters, expandable via tie-cord.
- Washing
- Wash by hand in cold water with mild liquid detergent.
- Drying
- Air dry flat; do not tumble dry to avoid distorting the knit.
- Pilling prevention
- Washing the tote inside a mesh laundry bag cuts surface friction by up to 68%, reducing pilling on the ribbed knit.
- Protective sleeve
- For laptop carry, pair the device with a protective sleeve because the knit body is unpadded and the top is open.
- Interior
- No interior pockets, lining, or padding.
- Closure
- Tie-cord closure: not fully secure, but can be left untied for taller items.
- Jacquard knit
- Merirosvo stripes are jacquard-knit into the fabric, giving a ribbed texture.
- Care
- Cold wash, no tumble drying, no fabric softener; use mesh bag to prevent pilling.
- Pattern name meaning
- Merirosvo is Finnish for 'pirate,' and the pattern carries a playful defiance tied to Maija Isola's rebellious design spirit.
- First wash
- The contrasting pink and dark green stripes may bleed during the first few washes, so wash the bag separately in plenty of water initially.
Product record
- Title
- Merirosvo Knit Xl Tote Bag
- Brand
- Marimekko
- Price
- 385 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front-facing knit tote with vertical green and pink ribbed stripes, single shoulder strap, small tied bow closure at the top center, and a lowercase black embroidered logo near the bottom front.
- Overall silhouetteRectangular tote with slightly curved top edge and flat squared base, shown facing front.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.80 (high) - Material textureVisible ribbed knit texture running vertically along the body of the bag, giving a ridged, slightly raised surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.62 (high) - Stripe patternAlternating vertical stripes of a deep green and a light bubblegum pink evenly spaced across the entire visible face of the bag.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.80 · h 0.68 (high) - Shoulder strapSingle wide strap in the same striped knit fabric forming an arch from left to right and attached to the bag at the upper corners.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.02 · w 0.70 · h 0.30 (high) - Top closure detailSmall tied bow made from a narrow strip of dark green fabric centered at the top opening, acting as a tie closure.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.14 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high) - Logo embroideryLower-front lowercase embroidered wordmark in solid black stitched onto the striped fabric near the base.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high) - Base pipingThin contrasting piping along the bottom edge following the bag contour, visible as a lighter border between the bag and the surface.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.88 · w 0.86 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible printed text“marimekko”
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x 0.28 · y 0.78 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot centered on a plain light gray background with soft diffuse lighting and a faint shadow beneath the bag.
- Shot compositionBag is centered in frame with even margins on left and right and the strap arching into the upper area of the image.
- BackgroundUniform light gray background with no visible props or signage.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shadow and lightingSoft shadow visible directly under the bag indicating diffuse front lighting; no harsh highlights.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.90 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high)
Colors
deep green· vertical stripes - green#1B644Alight pink· vertical stripes - pink#E4B3D3black· logo embroidery#02130C- Overall silhouetteRectangular tote with slightly curved top edge and flat squared base, shown facing front.
- 02

Product
Close-up side view of a vertically striped knit tote showing ribbed texture, a folded rectangular base corner, and a strap emerging from the bag opening.
- Overall shapePortion of a rectangular tote bag shown from a side/three-quarter angle with the lower corner and side panel visible.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.10 · w 0.92 · h 0.84 (medium) - Material and textureRibbed knit fabric with visible narrow vertical ribs running along the length of the stripes.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.88 (high) - Stripe patternAlternating vertical stripes in two colors; stripes are uniform in width and continue across the visible side and base corner.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.87 · h 0.92 (high) - Folded base cornerLower outer corner shows a folded seam where the side panel meets the bag base, creating a rounded rectangular corner shape.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.71 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Top edge and strapTop edge of the bag is visible with a horizontal seam; a wide strap made from the same striped knit emerges from near the top and continues upward out of frame.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (medium) - Seam stitchingStraight visible topstitched seam along the bag opening that follows the stripe pattern.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.52 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the bag; image is tightly cropped to emphasize side detail.
- Background and shadowPlain light gray background with a soft diffuse shadow under the bag toward the lower left, indicating studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.82 · w 1.00 · h 0.18 (high) - Shot compositionClose crop that excludes the bag top center and most of the handle ends; focus on the bag's side panel and base corner.
- Image qualitySharp focus on fabric texture and stripes with even, shadow-minimizing studio lighting.
Colors
deep green· green stripes#145C42light pink· pink stripes#EBB3D5- Overall shapePortion of a rectangular tote bag shown from a side/three-quarter angle with the lower corner and side panel visible.
- 03

Product
Close-up of a ribbed knit tote bag showing vertical green and pink striped fabric, rounded top edge with bound trim, wide shoulder strap, and a tied flat woven drawstring at the opening.
- Striped ribbed bodyVertical ribbed knit fabric with alternating wide dark green and light pink stripes forming the bag body visible at the outer wall and interior wall.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.48 · w 0.74 · h 0.45 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.46 · h 0.50 (high) - Top bound edgeRounded top opening finished with a narrow tubular bound trim in the same striped knit, folded over the rim to create a rounded edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Wide shoulder strapWide strap constructed from the same ribbed striped fabric, visible entering from top left and curving down along the left side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 0.42 · h 0.66 (high) - Drawstring tieFlat woven dark green drawstring threaded at the opening and tied in a bow with visible stitched end tip on one tail.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.46 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Interior visibleInterior sidewall shows the same vertical striped ribbed knit as exterior, visible through the bag opening.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high) - Rib textureClose-up ribbed texture visible as vertical raised ribs in the knit, giving a pronounced corrugated appearance to each stripe.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.40 · w 0.55 · h 0.50 (high) - Seam stitchingVisible seams where panels meet and narrow reinforcing stitch lines at the rim and handle base, in matching dark green thread.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.18 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio close-up with neutral light gray background, soft even lighting and minimal shadows; image tightly cropped to focus on bag details.
- Shot compositionTight detail crop focusing on the bag opening, strap, and drawstring; much of the left strap and lower body extend beyond the frame edges.
- Background and lightingUniform pale gray background with soft diffuse lighting producing even illumination and subtle soft shadows around the bag edges.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution close-up with clear detail and sharp focus on fabric texture and stitches.
Colors
forest green· dark green stripe and trim#025B3Ddusty pink· light pink stripe#DB94BB- Striped ribbed bodyVertical ribbed knit fabric with alternating wide dark green and light pink stripes forming the bag body visible at the outer wall and interior wall.