Curated: Ara

Ara Sarong features an original painting by Raya Mansoor ─ Moments of quiet.

Made for those perfect sun-soaked days, our petite 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: 60 x 195 cm
• Material: Cotton Voile - Semi-sheer, soft and breathable with finished edges

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

Moonstone
Beautifully opalescent, the sheen and shimmer of the Moonstone has been, for thousands of years, connected with the magic of the moon. Symbolic of new beginnings and starting anew, just like the moon that glows and fades, and is endlessly reborn in the night sky.

Gaia Stone Rings feature a round cut selection of natural stones imbued with timeless romance and elegance. With a sleek and modern design, this exquisite ring will have you feeling bold and beautiful any time of the day. 

GAIA — Inspired by the allure of nature and the hues of the islands, the Gaia Stone Collection features stunning ethically-sourced semi-precious stones inset in stainless steel coated with 18k Gold, 18k Rose gold and polished silver finishes. Each piece in this collection is a unique and one of a kind piece of stone art.

For natural stones, expect some colour variations and individual distinction from the picture. This is a delicate jewelry piece. We advise you to handle it carefully and delicately to avoid any breakage.

Ara Phone case features an original painting by Raya Mansoor ─ Moments of quiet.

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 

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.

Drift away with the Waves Cuff, where the tides rise and fall in soft curves, carried by the songs of the sea.

Drift away with the Waves Ring, where the tides rise and fall in soft curves, carried by the songs of the sea.

• Stainless steel in a polished finish
• Available in Rose Gold, Gold, Silver
• Available in 7 sizes: US 4.5 / 5 / 5.5 / 6.5 / 7.5 / 8.5 / 10
  
• High durability and resistance to rust
• Add-on a chain to wear the ring as a necklace