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Ancient travelers and historians such as El Mas’udi, Al Idrisi and Al-biruni had written about the “Cowrie Islands”. Ibn Battuta in 1343, and later Ma Huan, a Chinese historian in 1433 explains the use of cowrie shells as a medium of exchange and currency, and its trade across the world, with the people of Bengal, Yemen, Thailand and other distant lands. Archeologist Heyerdahl in his own research and travels speculated that the significance of cowries to the wealth of the Maldives dated back to the Indus Valley civilization - early records of the Gulf of Cambay mentions ships of cowries from the Maldives; and on his visit to the prehistoric port of Lothal, a harbor city of Mohenjo-Daro, the capital of the Indus Valley Civilization, a busy port around the time of its collapse between 2,500 BC and 1,500 BC. Its museum now holds treasures excavated at the Lothal wharfs; and one exhibit was of Cypraea Moneta, the Maldive cowrie, which makes it clear that the traditional value of the cowrie had survived in this part of the world for over 3,000 years.

The Cowrie Islands is a significant chapter of Maldive history - impressive not for just how far the cowries reached across the world; but the power of the monopoly the islands held over them, which gave the Maldives a place in the ancient global trade map.

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ORIGINS Jewelry Collection — Paying homage to the indigenous history, folk and oral tradition of the thousand isles, each piece of the ORIGINS jewelry collection tells an ancient story, and celebrates a cultural heritage rooted in mysticism and wonder.

Made with breathable fabric for a soft, worn look featuring an embroidered detail.

• Made of cotton
• Lightweight and breathable
• One size fits most 
• Designed in Maldives

Crafted with beautiful Tila, the uniformed symmetry of these beads, and its colorful vibrance makes for a chic and stylish accent. Delicately arranged in selected palettes of the Maldives, our collection of Tila bead bracelets can be mixed, matched and stacked, for a trendy and layered look.

• Miyuki Tila Beads
• One size, 17cm circumference; stretchable
• Delicately beaded, gently slide on and off

Tila Bracelet Bundles

2 Tila Bracelets - Use code 2TILA at checkout for Rf 530.00
3 Tila Bracelets - Use code 3TILA at checkout for Rf 750.00

Fitted to display your selection from our bracelets & cuffs collection, our all-new Cuff Gift Box, crafted with an all-black exterior, debossed details, and a luxurious, velvety brown inner lining is designed to elevate your gift-giving experience.

*Note that this is an empty gift box. To create a gift, please select the contents of your gift along with this gift box before checking out.  

Curio Phone case features an original painting by Raya Mansoor ─ A collage of simple joys and a good place.

Durable, slim fit plastic casing featuring hand-drawn Maldivian art prints, with vibrant island colours that won’t fade in time. Snap on design for a quick installation. 

• Hard & durable, plastic phone cover
• Hand-drawn Maldivian art prints
• Long lasting vibrant colours 

Curio Sarong features an original painting by Raya Mansoor ─ A collage of simple joys and a good place.

Made for those perfect sun-soaked days, our Square Pareo is the ultimate coastal accessory. Designed in the Maldives and crafted from lightweight, semi-sheer cotton voile, it features an exclusive in-house illustrated art print.

• Dimensions: 135 x 135 cm
• Material: Cotton Voile - Semi-sheer, soft and breathable with finished edges

A little something for the brand new dads out there! Perfect for early mornings, tiny socks, and the biggest role of your life.

Made with breathable fabric for a soft, worn look featuring an embroidered detail.

• Made of cotton
• Lightweight and breathable
• One size fits most 
• Designed in Maldives

Uninhibited and yet refined, this notebook is a beautiful blend of classic style with fresh rustic island elements. Take a bit of Maldivian calm into your workspace with our Leatherette Notebook, for all your notes, thoughts, ideas, sketches & lists.

Dance of the Mantas by Raya Mansoor

• Sleek leatherette cover features hand-drawn art prints from the Maldives.
• 100gsm ivory white pages to withstand a variety of inks and mediums.
• A5 (192 pages) & A6 (160 pages) compact book with internal back pocket.

With this book, add a Pen to your cart and use the discount code BOOK+PEN at checkout to get 20% off the Pen.