Asparagus Interiors

After shopping this past weekend at my favorite home store, Dwellings in Le Claire, IA, I stumbled upon a Marooshka graphic print.  Marooshka, that’s funny, my last name is Marusin.  Art inspiration or serendipity?

We picked up the Bittersweet print with it’s striking orange screen print on a natural linen fabric.  Bittersweet is shown above next to the vintage sand dollar Marushka. The designs are similar to the Marimekko designs we love. The new print is a great addition to our living room.

After doing more research, I found that Marooshka originated as Marushka.

Marushka prints were made by Michigan in the 70’s and 80’s by Michigan Rag Company in Grand Haven.  Founded by Richard Sweet, the graphic prints were simple designs mounted on linen and fabric canvas.  Inexpensive prints that featured many sea side creatures and natural themes.

We’re heading to the Grand Haven area in August, I’m gotta be on the lookout for some vintage finds.

Sites, I found related to the Marushka / Marooshka art work:
The Art Farmer
http://marushkaprints.blogspot.com/