When you start your unlimited island adventures, you will want to get some back from the trip more than just pictures and memories from the Maldives trip. Fortunately, these coral-filled islands provide many unforgettable moments that you want to hold even after returning home. Besides the amazing handicrafts and seasoning spices, you will find some creative resorts wear with wonderful seashells and coral fragments along the beaches. Start your journey with cheap Maldives tour packages and make some space in your bag to take the best 10 Maldivian souvenirs. Contact the best travel agency in Dubai for an unforgettable journey.
Traditional Wooden Dhonis
No other can replace the spirit of islands than the hand-crafted wooden dhonis in Maldivian waters. Dhonis are famous wooden traditional boats that got around the atolls for many years and still serve as the local transport and fishing trips. Miniature Dhoni models made by local craftsmen make excellent souvenirs for shelves and desktops.
Fragrant Vanilla Beans
Frequently, the Maldives grows some of the world’s best vanilla adding some soft moist beans fragrant with honey flavor. Get bundles of beans at the shops of Suvanafushi Island or try some packs at Male Airport duty-free flying home. Travelers can also add some recipes to make vanilla sugar or fragrant packets from authentic Indian Ocean vanilla.
Hand-woven coconut palm items
Starting from handcrafted delicate fans to practical baskets, locally hand-woven items made of coconut palm fibers covering natural island artistry. Designs get woven into bags, mats, jewelry boxes, and more to highlight traditional handicrafts. Lightweight and covered, they are useful for a long time even after the vacation glow wears off.
Locally Made Jewelry
Handmade jewelry like beaded ankle bracelets crafted with glass nassa shells and delicate necklaces from marine-inspired glass dot gift shops. You can look also for some pendants made from layers of lacquered corals or shining aggregates of tridacna shells found in local reefs. These natural, eco-friendly accessories channel island beauty.
Maldives chocolate bars and treats
Try bean-to-bar chocolates made with local flavors like sweetened coconut, mango, and sea salt at boutique shops in Male. These single-form chocolate bars and truffles usually come wrapped in beautifully designed packaging, perfect for surprising or gifting loved ones after coming back home.
Traditional Thudu Kunaa Mats
Mats made by Thudu kunai palm leaf show the traditional Maldivian weaving styles passing through the generations. Dyed in colors like blue, green, and red, these natural fiber mats come in all sizes. These mats can be used as blankets or simply as normal picnic mats. They can be easily carried to various places simply to remind you of the swaying palms when back home.
Fragrant Vanilla Beans
Frequently, the Maldives grows some of the world’s best vanilla adding some soft moist beans fragrant with honey flavor. Get bundles of beans at the shops of Suvanafushi Island or try some packs at Male Airport duty-free flying home. Travelers can also add some recipes to make vanilla sugar or fragrant packets from authentic Indian Ocean vanilla.
Locally Made Jewelry
Handmade jewelry like beaded ankle bracelets crafted with glass nassa shells and delicate necklaces from marine-inspired glass dot gift shops. You can look also for some pendants made from layers of lacquered corals or shining aggregates of tridacna shells found in local reefs. These natural, eco-friendly accessories channel island beauty.
Fragrant Ylang Ylang Oils and Soaps
With ylang-ylang trees blooming around the islands, locally made soaps, lotions, and oils take the heavenly scented oil through gentle extraction methods. Basic natural ingredient products like virgin coconut oil packed in reusable shells or coral smells are best for pampering gifts.
Maldives chocolate bars and treats
Try bean-to-bar chocolates made with local flavors like sweetened coconut, mango, and sea salt at boutique shops in Male. These single-form chocolate bars and truffles usually come wrapped in beautifully designed packaging, perfect for surprising or gifting loved ones after coming back home.
Maldives Hot Sauce and Condiments
For foodie people, let us bring back a taste of the islands with hot sauces, curry powder mixture, and dried tuna flakes to garnish the dishes. Try flavors and grab a few to make island-inspired meals at home, taking you back to the seaside dining beyond the waves.
Beach Resort Wear Brands
Try local brands like Ameliorate Clothing to create UPFprotective resort wear ideal for reminding of sunny days by the sea. Their flexible dresses, tunics, sarongs, and tops are designed in colorful batik prints and airy fabrics for tropics and travel. Or wear a unique swim costume from Maldives designers to make a picture back home.
Maldives Photography Table Books
Visually travel back to overwater bungalows and shining waters with fine art photography books holding the breathless beauty of the Maldives. Top books like “Maldives: The Sunny Side of Life” include island views while Marine shows the colorful reefs rich in amazing sea creatures.
Take back home more than magical memories from your Maldives escape by purchasing these island moments that promise to develop the craze to visit this destination for years to come.