Dhanfulhi, The Maldivian Design Of Hourglass With Lacquer Work Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Traditional arts and crafts in the Maldives have evolved over the years and many islands have now forged their own successful cottage industries. Dhivehi craftmen designed hourglass with Maldives Lacquer or “laajehun” in local tongue, (sand-glass, sand timer, sand watch, sand clock, egg timer) measures the passage of a few minutes or an hour of time. It has two connected vertical glass bulbs allowing a regulated trickle of material from the top to the bottom designed with Maldivian lacquer work. Once the top bulb is empty, it can be inverted to begin timing again.