Armi Maria Ratia | |
Birth Date: | 13 July 1912 |
Birth Place: | Pälkjärvi, Grand Duchy of Finland |
Death Place: | Helsinki, Finland |
Nationality: | Finnish |
Occupation: | Co-founder of Marimekko |
Spouse: | Viljo Ratia |
Children: | Ristomatti, Anttimatti and Eriika |
Armi Maria Ratia née Airaksinen (13 July 1912 – 3 October 1979) was the co-founder of the Finnish textile and clothing company Marimekko Oy.[1] She is among Finland's most famous female entrepreneurs. She was born in Pälkjärvi in Ladoga Karelia.[2] For a detailed biographical article in the context of her Marimekko company, see The National Biography of Finland entry.
She is buried in the Hietaniemi Cemetery in Helsinki.[3]