Season of Travel

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.

Designed with your convenience in mind, our CarryAll Bag offers ample space to accommodate all your essentials. With thoughtfully designed pockets and compartments, the generous size ensures you have more than enough room for everything you need, making it perfect for those on-the-go moments.

Crafted to withstand the demands of your active lifestyle, our CarryAll Bag seamlessly combines style and practicality, offering the flexibility to wear it on your shoulder or across your body. 

Chrysocolla Copper Stone
A treasured stone for its soothing energies and vivid colors, this stone supports clear and heartfelt communica- tion, and emotional healing. It's known for its positive impact on both physical and mental well-being.

Delicate pieces making strong statements, the Gaia Stone Necklaces come in an exquisite selection of round, marquis and teardrop cut natural stones. Modern design and timeless elegance come together in these pendants, creating a stunning center piece to any look. A single natural stone is framed delicately and suspended from a link chain. 

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.

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 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

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

Designed with your convenience in mind, our CarryAll Bag offers ample space to accommodate all your essentials. With thoughtfully designed pockets and compartments, the generous size ensures you have more than enough room for everything you need, making it perfect for those on-the-go moments.

Crafted to withstand the demands of your active lifestyle, our CarryAll Bag seamlessly combines style and practicality, offering the flexibility to wear it on your shoulder or across your body. 

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)