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13/08/2023

Niriss; A Peak Into Modern Embroidery 🪡 🧵

Words by Imthishal Needlecraft is without question a centuries-old art form, something every Maldivian child grew up around. As we played with the neighborhood kids, the women who raised us more often found solace sitting on a patio chair with a needle and thread. Embroidery has stood strong through...

25/07/2023

May this Independence Day brings fortune and success for each and every one of us. May our country see more progress in the coming years! Happy Independence Day! 🇲🇻

07/07/2023

From Hobbyist to Impressionist – A Lifelong passion transformed. 🎨

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impressionist-a-lifelong-passion-transformed/

In a world that often moves at a relentless pace, there are those fortunate souls who have found solace and self-expression in the realm of art. Such is the case for one extraordinary painter in the Maldives, whose innate talent and unwavering dedication have brought him to the forefront of the arti...

01/07/2023

Well-groomed in style; How The Barber Salon is upping the game for men everywhere ✂️

Words by Jumana Over the years, the men of this nation had become accustomed to keeping well away from quality grooming and beauty services in lieu of fast and cheap deals at local barbershops. It was then, on 22/12/22, that one obvious truth was highlighted; it didn't have to be

29/06/2023

Stealth and Strategy: Eid games of traditional Maldivian Ad’ha Eid 🌙 ✨️💁🇲🇻
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Words by Jumana Nothing beats that first pang of excitement as the sun sets on the Day of Arafat and welcomes Ad'ha Eid like an old friend. Earlier, following the afternoon prayer, several men of the island were seen dispersing towards the jungle near the thun'di. Dried coconut palm leaves

28/06/2023

May this special day bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to everyone. Wishing everyone a very Happy Eid al-Adha.

22/06/2023

Clay Studio: “A creative space for the community”
The Clay Studio Maldives

Words by Imthishal There is no denying the majority of our population is in one way or another some sort of artist. Perhaps it is because of the mere fact that we are islanders. Our people have for the longests time built the necessities for survival and life

20/06/2023

Funoas: “Sustainable Fashion” Funoas
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Words by Imthishal Global warming is undeniably one of the major issues we face in our motherland. We are an archipelago of low-lying islands and atolls, therefore our very existence is threatened because of the dangerous rise in sea levels. Funoas aims to emphasize this very fact, and create a

01/06/2023

SEEKING SIMPLE: An Ode to appreciating the simple things in life – by Shimha Art by Shimha

Words by Jumana Walks and quiet contemplation. The gray drops of water hitting white sand on a rainy day and the vibrant orange of a sea hibiscus flower peeking through the gloomy darkness as you take a walk through memory lane. Playing in the dirt under the hot

29/05/2023

Kalhudeli: The black and white sensation that is “the most relevant” Kalhudeli
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29/05/2023

Kalhudeli: The black and white sensation that is “the most relevant” Kalhudeli
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sensation-that-is-the-most-relevant/

Words by Jumana There was once an artist of many, many hats walking by a group of girls talking. One of them during the avid conversation noted how there are so many women-riders on the streets of Male' now. Later that night, in a

20/05/2023

Rare, Precious, Locally-made and the Promise of a Lifetime: This is the story of Raadhafathi Jewelers 💍 💎 Raadhafathi
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RAADHAFATHISultana Raadhafathi (Al-Sultana Raadhafathi Sri Suvama Abaarana Mahaa Rehendhi) was the was the second daughter of Sultan Jalaluddin Umaru Veeru and ascended the throne of the Maldives after the death of her half-sister, Re-hendhi Khadeejah. She was married to Al-Sultan Mohammed and her d...

14/05/2023

Happy mother's day ❤️

https://henshe.co/an-ode-to-mothers-in-their-own-words/

Words by Jumana Happy Mothers Day Motherhood is an all encompassing, beautiful and great word! It is simple enough on its own but its embodiment in this world comes in all shapes and sizes. With all the different "types" of mothers out there, and while

14/05/2023

Motherhood is an all encompassing, beautiful and great word! It is simple enough on its own but its embodiment in this world comes in all shapes and sizes. With all the different “types” of mothers out there, and while all mothers extend beyond labels we as society can give them, we at Ka leo have attempted to appreciate and give a voice to a few of those mothers this year – in their own words, with their own recognition.
To read more head to the link in bio.

30/04/2023

Quiet no more! : Medically, socially and politically – This is why endo sufferers need our support
Endometriosis Association of Maldives
https://henshe.co/quiet-no-more-medically-socially-and-politically-this-is-why-endo-sufferers-need-our-support/

29/04/2023

Quiet no more! : Medically, socially and politically – This is why endo sufferers need our support ✨️❤️
Endometriosis Association of Maldives
https://henshe.co/quiet-no-more-medically-socially-and-politically-this-is-why-endo-sufferers-need-our-support/

Words by Jumana Follow on Instagram to stay informed & updated. It was an average Friday while a group of people gathered at Hulhumale' Ruhgandu for a cause that silently ripples through society like a painful throb. The slogan

27/04/2023

Yaz the IG Wiz! This Youtuber and Instagram coach is definite must-watch

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27/04/2023

Yaz the IG Wiz! This Youtuber and Instagram coach is definite must-watch 🙌✨️
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Words by Jumana Follow Yaz on IG! In a world where actual empires are built and destroyed within minutes in the 2.8 inch small confines of that little box in your hand, knowing your identity is paramount. Any entrepreneur attempting to use instagram for

20/04/2023

May this pious day brings you immense joy, happiness, peace and prosperity. Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨️

15/04/2023

https://henshe.co/benefit-maldives-the-powerful-change-makers-behind-ruhgandu-festival-and-much-much-more/
Benefit Maldives: the powerful change-makers behind Ruhgandu Festival and much, much more

15/04/2023

Benefit Maldives: the powerful change-makers behind Ruhgandu Festival and much, much more 💪 🎶

Words by Jumana The air was electric with melodies of pleasant live music and laughter of children mingled with the aroma of delectable baked goods and fresh plants. It was August 2018 and gardens sprang up amid the telltale palm trees of Hulhumale' Ruhgandu 1 near the

14/04/2023

Shaina: Making History at Top Model of the World 💫
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14/04/2023

Shaina: Making History at Top Model of the World
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Words by Nabeel Jewelleries Dress Special thanks to Ozen Reserve Bolifushi It was when He&She initially launched Top Model: Maldives in 2018 when everyone collectively saw a vision of Maldives getting its first placement in

09/04/2023

Whatsthescoop: Homemade Ice-cream that Quenches Your Thirst.
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09/04/2023

Whatsthescoop: Homemade Ice-cream that Quenches Your Thirst. whatsthescoop.mv 🍦 🍨
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Words by Imala It takes something sweet and creamy to quench the thirst when the weather is warm and the midday heat starts weighing down in one’s hectic life. Be it a chilled water bottle or an ice cream that refreshes the soul. Albeit most would go for the latter because Ice

24/03/2023

Then and Now- How Maldivians embrace the month of Ramadan 🇲🇻 🌙

Words by Jumana A sky full of watery and vague clouds lit up the sand with blue. A young boy of ten walked along the twilight-tainted white sandy beach with his group of friends as they joked about which jinni was about to come out and get them. They

23/03/2023

May this Ramadan be a time of spiritual growth and enlightenment for you.
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08/03/2023

Ladies of Kasabu: The strength of women and beauty of community

Words by Jumana Swaying palm fronds and spikes of the shading banyan tree leaf rests on the white sand while infants and toddlers entertain themselves. Lunch was cooking steadily on a bright afternoon while a group of women gathered in what appears to be an unintentional circle. Telltale

08/03/2023

Happy International Women's Day 2023. This year, Kaleo is honored to feature the hard work behind reviving an ancient art - the art of Kasabu.
https://henshe.co/ladies-of-kasabu-the-strength-of-women-and-beauty-of-community/

24/02/2023

Take a walk through history with renowned architect and artist Mai Jameel’s Coral Stone Mosques of Maldives 🇲🇻

Words by Jumana Stand at the epicenter of a Masjid amid the backdrop of a melodious Azan beckoning worshippers and you can almost hear the clank of metal on rock. Envision well trained hands running over fresh curves and edges. Coral stones of Maldives are a testament to

16/02/2023

Chill fantasylands and dreamy blues : Here are some travel destinations of 2023 ✈️ 🧳 🌞

Words by Jumana Each year, as January goes through a slow chaos of resolutions long-buried and we roll into February, reality hits most of us that we have a whole year ahead. Looking at the drab bit of time before Ramadan and mid-term holidays, the mundanity of

15/02/2023

Peek through the intricate detail and vibrancy of Mary Halym’s Gasthakun collection MH.maryhalym
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15/02/2023

Peek through the intricate detail and vibrancy of Mary Halym’s Gasthakun collection MH.maryhalym

Words by Jumana You can truly see the blush pink of Jamburoalu fading away into an ivory promise and hear the slurp of sweetness. The crack of the pomegranate shell to reveal a lively and delicious bloom underneath waiting to be munched. Smack your lips at the vibrant hue of

21/01/2023

House of Makana – a Maldivian tale of history, warmth, sustainability and timeless beauty
https://henshe.co/house-of-makana-a-maldivian-tale-of-history-warmth-sustainability-and-timeless-beauty/

Words by Jumana Reeds of water hyacinth dotted with stalks of lilac flowers, wrung into beautiful lightweight baskets, seven or eight year old climbing palm vines of rattan from the dense forests of Indonesia harvested with difficulty and woven by caring hands, trunks of the ever-resilient teak gett...

13/01/2023

Dionysiac – Dancers with Captivating Tales
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13/01/2023

Dionysiac – Dancers with Captivating Tales

Words by Imala For as long as we can remember, dance has always been an important part of celebrations, ceremonies and entertainment. Dance is a form of art that shows its creativity with their carefully accumulated moves choreographed which tends to touch the deepest strings of an audience.

22/12/2022

Origins of Anbalange : Ladies of the fine line jewelry
Anbalange
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22/12/2022

Origins of Anbalange : Ladies of the fine line jewelry Anbalange

Words by Jumana "Anbalange: A shelter built on the Southern side of a house for womenfolk to gather or to carry out special tasks"~ Hassan Hameed ~A History of Maldivian Architecture: Part 1 Have you ever been around a group of people whose

14/12/2022

Resilience in the face of profound struggle: Fertility Support Community and A Night of Hope ❤️
Fertility Support Community

Words by Jumana The night of 2 November 2022 at Meerumaa Lounge saw a gathering of black, white and gold under a shimmering slogan: "A Night of Hope". Every visitor at the fundraising gala met with smiles of excitement and gentleness: of bravery and resilience. The night is a testament

09/12/2022

You may be surprised at all the fun holidays may have to offer! Check out these activities! 🏝 🌊 🌞

Words by Jumana It is almost that time of year when backpacks filled with coarse paper, remnants of pencils losing their skin and textbooks with the headline "Dharivanrunge Foiy" are put away until next time. Bags are packed, massive floaties are readied and families all over Maldives prepare to exp...