One of the best things about traveling is searching for souvenirs – exclusive objects that proudly represent their home country. Through sight and sound, smell and taste or simply through memory they can take you back to a place that’s thousands of miles away. And Maldives is a destination many people want to relive. Keep scrolling to see the ideal souvenirs and gifts from Maldives that bring the islands to your home.
Whether
it’s an octopus, a whale shark or a manta
ray, Oevaali Art Shop are certain to
impress you with their diverse collection of
eye-catching art pieces featuring Maldivian
influences. This small but engaging little
art shop showcases the awe-inspiring works of
Raya, one of the four owners of the art shop as
well as a host of pendants, notebooks and
sketchbooks. All the paintings are
finished with a protective coat of matte
varnish and gallery wrapped canvas ready to hang.
Are you ready to retire your old
phone covers and upgrade to something spesh? Get a unique Huvan
Art phone case featuring wrap around Maldivian art designs by
Mahy, a 26-year-old self-taught artist from the capital Malé.
She creates work that focuses on the spiritual nature of
Mandalas. Interestingly, she combines the stunning beauty of the
nature of Maldives in her art, whether it is a spiraling flower,
the cluster center of a coconut palm, she will bring out the
magic and take pride for the end product.
Built in 1675, the ‘Munnaaru’ is the minaret of the
Hukuru Miskiy (Malé Friday Mosque) and attracts a great number
of travelers to Malé. It was used five times a day as the voice
of the muezzin rang out, calling worshipers for prayers. Today
it stands as a testament that signifies the originality of
the Maldivians and its functions have been taken over by the
new, taller minaret of the Islamic Center. This replica of the
Munaaru will be a lovely ornament for your living-room and
an embellishment that you will be proud to show your
friends.
This scarf is a tribute to the stunning beauty of the
Maldivian seas. It evokes the ever-changing colors of the
ocean and the glancing off the waves. With its understated
border and powerful print, the design is full of depth and
movement, whether it’s draped around the shoulders or
nonchalantly knotted around a handbag strap.
The sands in the Maldives are white as the smiles of
its natives, the fish swims happily in the warm Indian Ocean
waters, the weather is a dream come true, and the sizzling rays
of the sun wait to immerse you with their arms wide
open. It is astounding that Maria is able to produce such
astonishing array of work. Apart from nature, her imagery ranges
from the representational to the abstract and sometimes a
combination of the two. She is more specialized in decorating
handmade dishes of clay with acrylic paints.
Maldivian lacquer work or “Laajehun” in Maldivian language
is used to represent the artistry of local craftsmanship. A
piece of wood is sculpted by the craftsman’s desired form,
before it is coated, layer over layer with colored lacquer,
commonly red, yellow and black. This is also done on wood to
conserve its quality for long periods and to prevent it
from deteriorating in different weather conditions. With highly
impressive designs and vibrant colors on wood imprinted objects
such as pens, vases and jewelry boxes, today, this Maldivian
tradition and technique has become flawless in decorating homes
and buildings from great to wonderful.
The first skin care and essential oils brand from the
Maldives. “Kaashi Theyo”, with natural, organic
coconut oil sourced from its beautiful islands, Kaashi Theyo has
a wide range of products that reflects the ancient Maldivian
tradition of holistic medicine & beauty, and each is
meticulously designed to promote wellness & beauty both
physically and emotionally.
More than just a board game, MaldiPlay is a
great source of both information and incredible photographs from
Maldives. It’s a destination promotion board game, best
described similar to a Monopoly board, played with two dice with
numbers 0, 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7. The 21×21 inch square board along
with 2 sets of cards one with 15 and the other with 24 cards is
time based and depends on the speed of its players.
Design inspirations from the Maldivian writing script
to patterns derived from the rich marine life on women’s
swimwear to remind you that you are part of the ocean, funoas,
an eco-friendly clothing brand concerned about responsible
tourism and creating awareness about the vulnerabilities of the
island nation and spreading its beauty. Boardshorts by funoas
are incredibly soft for comfort in the waves, at the breakers
and on the sand.
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