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Merel Krielaart, the ultimate bohemian and founder of design business World Family Ibiza, welcomes us into her colourful family home on the Balearic isle
Ethnic touches enhance Merel’s alfresco dining space and her love of colour is evident (below, hugging granddaughter Onaua)
PHOTOS: ALVARO MEDINA. PRODUCTION: INES DOMECQ. PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS: CLAUDIA PINTADO. ICIAR MURRIETA. HAIR & MAKE-UP: MARIA SALUD VELEZ (MONCHO MORENO). CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES: WORLD FAMILY AND ESTRIVANCUS FOR ADLIB IBIZA
Merel Krielaart and her husband Alok met at sunset on a beach in Ibiza, which is no surprise as they embody the island’s bohemian vibe. Everything they’ve done since seems to have evolved from being free spirits. In the 25 years since they married, they’ve created a blended family of six children and now three grandchildren. They’ve lived like nomads, travelling the world from Argentina to India. And they’ve founded a fashion label, World Family Ibiza, that’s as creative, colourful and inclusive as them.