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Minimal, vibrant (and informative!) square magnets offer a collection of Maldives-inspired hand drawn icons, from conch shells to fishing vessels and everything in between.

• Square Magnets in Maldives inspired colours and icons
• Paper with a protective gloss finish

Cone Shells are a large group of marine molluscs, typically inhabiting warm tropical seas. Named after the Maldives, Conus Maldivus is one of the many Cone Shell species that inhabit the Indian Ocean. Though beautiful, live cone shell species are highly venomous and can deliver a sting to incapacitate their prey. The Shells of these stunning creatures provide shelter for many sea creatures.

The Cone Shell Pendants pay homage to the alluring duality of this amazing creatures.

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
• Two sizes: 15cm (Small) and 17cm (Standard) circumference, stretchable
• Delicately beaded, gently slide on and off

Tila Bracelet Bundles

2 Tila Bracelets - Use code 2TILA at checkout for SGD $44 (USD 33)
3 Tila Bracelets - Use code 3TILA at checkout for SGD $60 (USD 45)

• Made of soft corduroy.
• One size fits most: 55-60cm 
• Embroidered Oevaali Art Shop logo on the brim.
• Easy to stuff in a backpack, purse or jacket pocket.
• Perfect to use in tropical weather, outdoor activities and beach days.
  
• Designed in Maldives.

• Made of cotton
• Wide brim for sun protection
• Lightweight and breathable
• Foldable without deformation
• No built in wires
• One size fits most 
• Designed in Maldives

In the 19^th century, The Maldives was a hub of the shell currency trade and the Money Cowrie was at the epicentre. The shells of these little molluscs were harvested on palm fronds, submerged in shallow lagoons.

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. 

Cowrie Harvest by Imma Rasheed

• 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. 

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.

Wrap her in the simple beauty of warmth and calm with this thoughtfully crafted collection. The soft Terra Sarong and soothing Valentine’s Day Mini Candles in Balmy Nights, Sweet Hibiscus, and Vanilla Orchid bring moments of quiet comfort and gentle light.

What's in this gift set?
- Terra Sarong
- Sweet Hibiscus Mini Candle
- Vanilla Orchid Mini Candle
- Balmy Nights Mini Candle
- Little Black Box (Extra Large)