New for summer: Marimekko hammock

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There is something irresistably cheerful about Marimekko textiles, whether the colorful Finnish designs appear on a sundress, a bath towel or a shower curtain. The new Marimekko hammock in hand-woven cotton is no different as the Japanese-inspired, striped Kimara pattern by Iiro A. Ahokas adds a playful burst of color to the backyard just in time for summer. The hammock comes with a soft wool blanket in the same pattern for serious nappers. $215 at Marimekko Concept stores in Cambridge, Mass. (617) 354-2800, Miami (305) 573-4244 and New York (212) 628-8400.

--Lisa Boone