MACCS was formed in 2011, in response to an ever diminishing local handicrafts industry and the threatened extinction of centuries-old Maldivian craftsmanship. We are a group of 10 women, bonded in friendship and a shared purpose, working together to preserve and honour traditions which were under threat.

We aim to empower artisans across the atolls to keep these art forms alive by developing and marketing these handmade crafts, giving rise to a local industry of authentic crafts made by skilled Maldivian men and women. 

We place emphasis on environmental conservation, where we sustainably utilise nature’s varied resources, the mangroves, woods, beaches and ocean are utilised sustainably as raw materials for these crafts.

We have come a long way and have overcome many challenges and experienced many successes. We hope to continue our effort to revive our local crafts industry to new heights.