Earlier, I have speculated about whether the makers of Marushka were cat people, given that more cats than dogs have been memorialized in Marushka prints.
As it turns out, today's Marushka seems to be governed by dog people.
Case in point:
1. You can buy one of two dog print in the new generation Marooshka line:
(though I should note that you can also find a cat print in three colorways in the new collection.)
2. The headquarters of Michigan Rag recently made the news for Cabo, the resident chihuahua at the storefront (article here).
Michigan Rag Company started in 1985, an clothing line that grew out of the original Marushka business. The company phased out Marushka prints in 1988 or so, but has gone back to releasing some new lines in the past few years (more about the new prints here). The Michigan Rag Company continues to screenprint clothing items - you can see some of the prints on the company's website. And they maintain a storefront on Washington Street in Grand Haven, Michigan. The photo above is of current owner
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
fall Marushkas
now that it is fall, I thought I should feature some Marushka trees. most of the examples are bare branched, well suited for a season of falling leaves.
Marushka Canvas Print
Originally uploaded by A Whistling Train
A path in the woods:
A simple view of trees:
A row of trees in shades of brown:
Trees and a setting sun - a vintage feel here:
One of my favorites - birch trees with their reflection in water:
A grove of trees:
One grand tree:
A Marushka with green leaves:
And some leaves for fall:
Marushka Canvas Print
Originally uploaded by A Whistling Train
A path in the woods:
A simple view of trees:
A row of trees in shades of brown:
Trees and a setting sun - a vintage feel here:
One of my favorites - birch trees with their reflection in water:
A grove of trees:
One grand tree:
A Marushka with green leaves:
And some leaves for fall:
Saturday, November 8, 2008
My favorite Marushka
Hello to any new visitors arriving from Apartment Therapy!
I have not yet posted pictures of my very favorite Marushka. This one:
I have seen it in black ink and brown ink as well. I love the detail on the houses against the monolithic style trees.
It appears popular among others as well, and has had the highest closing prices on Marushkas that I have seen on ebay.
I have not yet posted pictures of my very favorite Marushka. This one:
I have seen it in black ink and brown ink as well. I love the detail on the houses against the monolithic style trees.
It appears popular among others as well, and has had the highest closing prices on Marushkas that I have seen on ebay.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
shades of Marushka - pinks and purple
only a very few examples of Marushka in the hues of pink and purple...
a lighthouse in a striking combination of pink, red, and gray:
pink and red tulips:
a row of pink and purple tulips:
a baby pink dragon (bizarre):
a contemplative pink pig:
a pink elephant, via bennr:
a lighthouse in a striking combination of pink, red, and gray:
pink and red tulips:
a row of pink and purple tulips:
a baby pink dragon (bizarre):
a contemplative pink pig:
a pink elephant, via bennr:
Saturday, October 4, 2008
shades of Marushka - the color blue
given the popularity of beach and aquatic themes in the Marushka library, there are plenty of great examples of Marushkas in blue...
ships...
shells...
the seashore...
from WJEN Radio Station:ships...
shells...
the seashore...
Friday, September 5, 2008
shades of Marushka - green
next color of Marushkas to feature - green!
most of the green designs I have seen feature a very vibrant bright green - I love this shade. and unlike yellow, a wider array of Marushkas in green to feature.
some butterflies...
some plants...
a sand dollar...
a turtle...
some penguins on a green background...
white Queen Anne's lace on green...
and green Queen Anne's lace on tan...
a leafy plant...
and a dragon...
some grass...
start of roll: urbana
Originally uploaded by jmerrick
most of the green designs I have seen feature a very vibrant bright green - I love this shade. and unlike yellow, a wider array of Marushkas in green to feature.
some butterflies...
some plants...
a sand dollar...
a turtle...
some penguins on a green background...
white Queen Anne's lace on green...
and green Queen Anne's lace on tan...
a leafy plant...
and a dragon...
some grass...
start of roll: urbana
Originally uploaded by jmerrick
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
shades of Marushka: yellow
following earlier posts on Marushkas in red and orange, a highlight of some Marushkas in yellow hues. not many examples for this color though...
some lilies...
another sort of yellow flower...
a pig on the farm...
some more Marushkas with flowers in yellow...
Marushka-ville
Originally uploaded by K. Mikey M.
some lilies...
another sort of yellow flower...
a pig on the farm...
some more Marushkas with flowers in yellow...
Marushka-ville
Originally uploaded by K. Mikey M.
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