The Italian fashion house Missoni was founded in 1953 by Ottavio Missoni and his wife Rosita Gelmini. The company is known for its colourful and geometric knitwear, as well as its womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, home goods, and fragrances.

Ottavio Missoni was a track and field athlete who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics. After retiring from sports, he opened a small knitwear workshop in Gallarate, Italy. Rosita Gelmini joined the business in 1953, and they began designing and producing their own knitwear.

The Missonis' first collection was presented in Milan in 1958. It was an instant success, and the company quickly became known for its vibrant colours and bold patterns. Missoni's knitwear was also notable for its innovative use of techniques such as jacquard knitting and patchwork.

In the 1960s, Missoni began to show its collections in Paris and New York, and its clothes were worn by celebrities such more...

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Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, turquoise, purple, grey and pink…

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, turquoise, purple, grey and pink brush stroke pattern on black ground. 100% wool. Sticker and label present. Italy, c 1980s, 235 cm long, 160 cm wide

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, geometric multicoloured design. 100%…

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, geometric multicoloured design. 100% wool. Sticker and label present. Italy, c 1980s, 240 cm long, 162 cm wwide

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, diamond coloured patterns with black…

Diamond Coloured Missoni Rug with Black Borders

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, diamond coloured patterns with black borders. 100% pure wool. Italy, c 1980s, 198l x 122w

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, diamond coloured patterns with black…

Diamond Missoni Wool Rug, Italy 1980s

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, diamond coloured patterns with black backgroud. 100% pure wool. Italy, c 1980s, 236l x 167w,

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, multi-coloured linear patterns in…

Multi-Coloured Linear Patterned Missoni Wool Rug

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor, multi-coloured linear patterns in purple, green, yellow, and black. 100% wool. Italy, c 1980s, 242l x 164w

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor; diamond coloured patterns with black…

Diamond Coloured Missoni Wool Rug, Italy c.1980s

Missoni rug by T&J Vestor; diamond coloured patterns with black borders. 100% pure wool; Italy; c 1980s; 236 cm long, 160 cm wide

Missoni rug, autumn tone colour palette. 1005 pure virgin wool.…

Autumn Luxor Missoni Wool Rug

Missoni rug, autumn tone colour palette. 1005 pure virgin wool. Luxor design by T & J Vestor, sticker and label present, Italy, c 1980s

Missoni rug, blue and purple tones. 100% virgin wool. Quintana…

Missoni Wool Rug - Quintana Design (1980s)

Missoni rug, blue and purple tones. 100% virgin wool. Quintana design by T & J Vestor. Sticker and labels to base, Italy, c 1980s, 240 cm long, 166w

Missoni rug, 100% wool., geometric square patterns on a palette…

Colorful Geometric Wool Rug by Missoni, 1980s Italy

Missoni rug, 100% wool., geometric square patterns on a palette of green, pink, purple, and orange, Italy, c 1980s, 294l x 196w

Missoni rug, 100% wool. Multi coloured field of triagle…

Missoni Wool Rug, Triangles in Pink, Purple and Green

Missoni rug, 100% wool. Multi coloured field of triagle patterns in a sea of pink, purple and green. Italy, c 1980s

Missoni rug, 100% wool. Green leaf patter, in a sea of black,…

Missoni Wool Rug: Green Leaf Pattern in Black Sea

Missoni rug, 100% wool. Green leaf patter, in a sea of black, blue, yellow. Italy, c 1980s, 160 cm high, 240 cm wide

Missoni rug, 100% wool. Geometric triangle patterns in purple,…

Missoni Wool Rug, Geometric Triangle Pattern, Italy c.1980s

Missoni rug, 100% wool. Geometric triangle patterns in purple, brown, green. Italy, c 1980s, 152 cm high, 243 cm wide

Missoni rug, 100% wool, square and diamond patterns in a…

Missoni Wool Rug, 1980s, Italy, Multicolor Square & Diamond Patterns

Missoni rug, 100% wool, square and diamond patterns in a pallette of black, pink, aqua, yellow, purple and red, Italy, c 1980s, 244 cm high, 167 cm wide

Missoni rug, 100% wool, classic Missoni zig zag print in purple…

Missoni Zig Zag Wool Rug, 1980s Italy

Missoni rug, 100% wool, classic Missoni zig zag print in purple and green tones, Italy, c 1980s, 241 cm high, 163 cm high

Missoni rug, 100% wool, geometric square patterns on a palette…

Geometric Missoni Wool Rug, 1980s Italy

Missoni rug, 100% wool, geometric square patterns on a palette of green, pink, purple and orange, Italy, c 1980s, 294 cm high, 196 cm wide

Missoni rug, geometric squares on a palette of black, olive,…

Geometric Missoni Rug, 1980s Italy

Missoni rug, geometric squares on a palette of black, olive, green, yellow and red, Italy, c 1980s, (Missoni label missing with age), 240 cm high, 159 cm wide

Missoni rug, 100% wool, Memphis inspired patterns in a palette…

Memphis-inspired Missoni Wool Rug

Missoni rug, 100% wool, Memphis inspired patterns in a palette of black, red, yellow, green purple and blue, Italy, c 1980s, 242 cm high, 164 cm wide

Missoni, rug, wool, with multicolour stripes, retains…

Multicolour Striped Missoni Wool Rug (220 x 155 cm)

Missoni, rug, wool, with multicolour stripes, retains manufacturer's label, 220 x 155 cm.

Missoni Masters rug by T & J Vestor for Missoni, 100% wool,…

Autumn Missoni Wool Rug, Italy, c.1980s

Missoni Masters rug by T & J Vestor for Missoni, 100% wool, autumn tones, Italy, c 1980s, 200 cm high, 300w

Missoni, Rug, c. 1980, manufactured by J & T Vestor, 'Madison'…

Missoni Madison Wool Rug, 1980

Missoni, Rug, c. 1980, manufactured by J & T Vestor, 'Madison' pattern, wool, rectangular in shades of black, pink, blue and green, retains label, 240 x 168 cm

Missoni, Rug, c. 1980, manufactured by J & T Vestor, wool,…

Missoni Wool Rug, Beige, Cream, Pale Pink, 168x240cm

Missoni, Rug, c. 1980, manufactured by J & T Vestor, wool, rectangular in shades of beige, cream and pale pink, retains label, 168 x 240 cm

A large pure wool hand-knitted Missoni rug for Saporiti…

Missoni Hand-Knitted Wool Rug, Italy, c.1980

A large pure wool hand-knitted Missoni rug for Saporiti furniture, Italy, c.1980, featuring a classic patchwork design lined in calico, 280 x 390 cm