Wonderful Woven Art

Merrick Maria, a project by Lily Smith, is a slow fashion brand with a big focus on swimwear. Based in Olympia, WA, Lily's journey began with crafting as a child (both of her parents were creatives) and has slowly led to her developing her brand. Her inspiration is deeply rooted in her surroundings; working out of a studio in her backyard garden, she draws upon the colours she sees popping up around her. She loves swimming and thus creating something that helps people dive into the natural world is part of what got her making swimwear.

At Riviera Towel & Gift, we cherish the fusion of art and textiles, celebrating the stories that emerge when creativity meets craftsmanship. Our recent collaboration with Lily Smith of Merrick Maria exemplifies this synergy, bringing to life a custom Turkish towel that embodies both aesthetic beauty and functional design.

Lily in collaboration with artist Fern Tallos ferntallos.com, embraced the opportunity to translate her swimwear designs into a unique image that was then woven onto the unique canvas of Turkish towels with RivieraGift.com. This partnership allowed her to add a new element to the collection that she would otherwise be unable to make herself.

           “I am delighted with the towels from Riviera, they are so soft and brought the design by artist Fern Tallos created for my brand to life "

This collaboration not only showcases the seamless integration of art into everyday textiles but also highlights Riviera's commitment to supporting artists in expanding their creative horizons. The custom Turkish towel stands as a testament to the beauty that unfolds when art and function intertwine.