The Local Project—feature
Marovo’s exclusive range is an ode to the ageless beauty of Fossil Coral—with great reverence for the past, we transform these ancient treasures into captivating pieces that tell a story of time, resilience, and beauty.
Vogue Living—Swell, Byron
One such standout element is the lighting objects found throughout the hotel, designed by Marovo Island Traders (Artist Matthew Woodfield) and crafted from Fossil Coral found on his home in the Solomon Islands.
Marovo Mindful Making
With great reverence for the past, we transform these ancient treasures into captivating works of art that tell a story of time, resilience, and beauty. The majority of the Solomon Islands’ coastal landmass…
Artist/Founder, Matt Woodfield
Through his artistic journey, Matt Woodfield invites us to see the beauty in the ancient, to embrace the legacy of nature, and to intertwine it with the contemporary world. As an artist, Matt Woodfied …
Elemental Magazine
Marovo Island Traders Founder Matt Woodfield has a long career of freediving and subsistence living in the Solomon Islands with the people of Marovo Lagoon. His connection with the people and land created an opportunity…
What is Fossil Coral?
Fossil Coral, created over millions of years, is not only a captivating relic of the past but also a crucial tool for understanding the planet’s geological history. Fossil coral refer to the preserved remains…
Fossil Coral in all it’s wonder…
We believe that every space deserves to be elevated with exceptional craftsmanship and a touch of nature’s wonder. With great reverence for the past, we transform these ancient treasures into captivating…
Meet the makers of Marovo
Marovo Island Traders is an ethically driven social enterprise, born from the finest oceanic carvers and local artisans from the Marovo Lagoon.