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Thundu Kunaa Documentation Project: Preserving the Weaving Tradition of Gadhdhoo

The Maldives Anthropological Society (MAS) announces the commencement of a field research initiative dedicated to Thundu Kunaa—the finely woven rush mats of Huvadhoo Atoll, historically regarded as one of the most refined forms of material craftsmanship in the Maldives. Produced primarily in Gadhdhoo, these mats are not merely utilitarian objects. They embody a highly developed […]

Echoes of the Islands

Preserving Maldives Folklore Through Research & Storytelling Echoes of the Islands is a cultural knowledge consolidation initiative led by the Maldives Anthropological Society (MAS) & Grey Heron Books. The project is dedicated to researching, verifying, and preserving Maldivian legends, folktales, myths, and cultural narratives found in existing written sources. Our goal is to build a […]