Through community,

we save tradition.

Maldives Authentic Crafts Cooperative Society

We strive to revive and promote local artisanal handicrafts & crafting communities.

Our Core Values

 

PROMOTE

We strive to promote local handicrafts and home based work.

CONSERVE

We aim to conserve the ecosystems which are integral parts of craft making and the knowledge passed down from our forefathers.

REVIVE

We are determined to revive the local handicraft business and the relationship people have with their heritage.

IMPART

We wish to impart our traditions to the next generation in a manner that will foster a new age of Maldivian craftspeople.

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Celebrating HBW Day
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Katti Hiyvaru Festival
Hubasana Fair in Addu
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Participations

  • Local

    Nov 2011. Hubasaana Handicraft Festival.
    Nov 2011. SAARC Summit.
    May 2012 SABAH Inception.
    Aug 2013 Dhivehinge Fannu.
    Dec 2016. Katti Hiyvaru Festival.
    Dec 2016. Live Art at Velassaru Maldives.
    Feb 2017. Maldives Festical of Arts.
    Aug 2018. Farukoe.
    Nov 2019. Fannu Expo.

  • International

    Feb 2012. Suraj Kund Craft Mela, India.
    Jun 2012. Kumming Fair, China.
    Oct 2012. World Craft Council.
    Jun 2013. South Asia Expo, Kumming Fair, China.
    Feb 2015. Global Declaration Homebased Workers.
    Apr 2017. Advisory Board Meetings, HNSA.
    May 2017. HomeNEt SA Trustee Meeting.
    Jan 2019. Maldivian Crafters Exposure Visit to Kolkata, India.
    Jun 2019. GEF 56th Council Meeting.

  • Achievements / Positions Held

    Maldives Representative in the advisory committee for HNSA.
    1st Place in the National Crafters Exhibition, Fannu Expo, 2019.