An old craftsman working at home.
A lacquered wooden box (kullavah). Most Maldivian lacquer ware is made by artisans of Tuladu island (South Malosmaduli Atoll). This Particular box has a very ancient and beautiful design, but nowadays simpler designs are preferred, Photo courtesy BHM (Bernisches Historisches Museaum).
A lacquered wooden column from the royal place in Male. The place was destroyed in the 1970s. Photo Nils Finn Munch-Petersen.
a craved wooden ceiling.Male Hukuru Miskiy woodcarvers used to do excellent and intricate woodwork.
. The finished rope lengths are tied in bundles of a certain size called ''bondi" in order to be brought to the market.
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