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What beautiful colors lighting up all the green marrow leaves. Pleasant to the eye and delicate with special culinary dishes.
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Il-Gallarija Maltija The Maltese Balcony adorns our villages especially the village core where one can admire an impressive craftsmanship giving that unique style to our façades.
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Il-HabbataThe Door knob – It comes mostly in brass in various shapes and figures. Back in the day, these door knockers were very important as they symbolized the status and wealth of the house owner.
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What beautiful colors lighting up all the green marrow leaves. Pleasant to the eye and delicate with special culinary dishes.
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Il-Boxxla – The Compass: is there a better tool on the an Island? Besides its obvious meaning this word - il-Boxxla - is used frequently in the Maltese language, metaphorically to describe how a person is/has acted - Tilef il-Boxxla - Lost his temper. Dimensions – Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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Ir-Rummiena – The pomegranate has been on the Maltese islands since the Phoenicians. It’s a very refreshing fruit especially in the summer hot days; it also symbolises sanctity, fertility, and abundance for the Maltese culture.
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The traditional Maltese clock is an icon for the Maltese culture. "Tal- Lira" literally meant the One Maltese Lira ( Clock ) for its actual cost at the time. Today "l-arlogg tal-lira" is a noble piece of furniture that involves artistic work and a lot of skill.
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The Key – Symbolises the tool to open/close doors, solve problems, open ways, open hearts and is also the symbol given to important people ( religious mostly ) that have the key to open the heavens. It is above all the old Maltese word for Key.
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Order a Lucentina featuring the coat of arms or family crest of your favourite surname. Ideal as a gift to showcase the history and heritage of the Maltese families.
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Il-Hamiema (L-Ispirtu s-Santu) L-Ispirtu s-Santu - The Holy Spirit is referred to as the Lord and Giver of Life. He is the Creator Spirit, present before the creation of the universe and through his power everything was made in Jesus Christ, by God the Father.
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What beautiful colors lighting up all the green marrow leaves. Pleasant to the eye and delicate with special culinary dishes.
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The traditional Maltese clock is an icon for the Maltese culture. "Tal- Lira" literally meant the One Maltese Lira ( Clock ) for its actual cost at the time. Today "l-arlogg tal-lira" is a noble piece of furniture that involves artistic work and a lot of skill.
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Out of stockThe Bee Queen - The bee in Malta has a very important part both for the farming industry and for the commoners. A wide variety of honey is produced here in Malta. The word “Regina” also is metaphorically given with love and affection to the woman one loves and admires, “Regina” being the Queen!!
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Out of stockLace work – This is one of the old Maltese trades usually done by housewives. The work is very intriguing and requires a lot of patience and time. Used to decorate and embellish dining tables and furniture in general. “Bizzilla” is also used colloquially to indicate a well done job.
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Ir-Rummiena – The pomegranate has been on the Maltese islands since the Phoenicians. It’s a very refreshing fruit especially in the summer hot days; it also symbolises sanctity, fertility, and abundance for the Maltese culture.
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Il-Principessa The princess to the queen mother. Our family female energy for more love and joy, the soft spot for all fathers.
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I love you – This strong and quite rough sounded word is nothing more then an expression of love and care. Then lets Inhobbok all the way. Dimensions - Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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I love you – This strong and quite rough sounded word is nothing more then an expression of love and care. Then lets Inhobbok all the way. Dimensions - Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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Il-PavaljuniThese stunning street decorations (furniture) give a unique festive feeling allover Malta during the local feasts. Great craftsmanship is involved and a yearlong work and dedication by village volunteers.
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Il- Luzzu - Our Traditional colorful fishing boat. Good to note that each harbour of birth had its own synonymous colors. This was helpful at sea to easily identify port of origin. Dimensions – Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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The Crown symbol of power, victory, triumph, honour, glory and immortality. The Crown is vastly used in the Maltese tradition, being also used by the church to glorify God and saints. It is also the symbol used extensively in weddings for the bride being the Queen of the night. Dimensions – Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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Is-Sagra Familja - Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and St. Joseph are the members of the Holy Family. The central figure is the Word-made-Flesh, the Son of God made man for the salvation of the world
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Ic-Cittadella – Ghawdex – also known as the Castello is the Citadel of Victoria (Rabat) on the island of Gozo. The area has been inhabited since the Bronz Age, and the site now occupied by the Cittadella is believed to have been the acropolis of the Punic-Roman city of Gaulos or Glauconis Civitas.
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Il-Qarnita – Octopus are sea animals famous for their rounded bodies, bulging eyes, and eight long arms. The Octopus is famous with our local dishes that come in many ways, being grilled, boiled and mixed with capers, olives and fresh tomatoes and also carpaccio. How do you like yours...?
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I love you – This strong and quite rough sounded word is nothing more then an expression of love and care. Then lets Inhobbok all the way. Dimensions - Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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I love you – This strong and quite rough sounded word is nothing more then an expression of love and care. Then lets Inhobbok all the way. Dimensions - Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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Il-Qaws (Sagittarius)22nd November to 21st DecemberOptimistic, lovers of freedom, hilarious, fair-minded, honest and intellectual.
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The Cross – For the Maltese through its strong Catholic roots, this symbol is sacred. It represents hope, believe, truth and all that is spiritual. This is a simple Baroque Cross used by the Knights of St John during liturgical Services. Dimensions – Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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L-Ghajn - The Eye - A Mediterranean widely used superstition symbol. The Eye is also known as the Eye of Osiris in other cultures. Same meaning - that to protect from misfortune. Dimensions – Length:20cm, Width:15cm, Depth: 4.5-7cm
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Out of stockIt-Tuffieha – The Apple, what a fruit! “It-Tuffieha” has a very versatile meaning in the Maltese language. As per Christian religion it’s the fruit of sin and temptation, but it is also the fruit of knowledge and seduction. I hope that you all agree that best, one relates “it-tuffieha” with the latter!
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Out of stockIl-Gremxula – The Lizard, is commonly found in the Maltese countryside especially on rubble walls enjoying the heat of our beautiful sun.
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Out of stockThe guardian angel – In the Maltese culture the guardian angel has a special place in the families. A prayer is taught to children from when they are very small before bed time and when they wake up, praying the guardian angel to guard and protect them.
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Out of stockThe Butterfly – This is one of the butterflies present in the Maltese countryside especially during Spring. Farfett is also used metaphorically to describe a very agile person.
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Out of stockIn general, this sculpture is found along roadsides here in Malta and in the front of Cemeteries. This was done on purpose to remind people passing by to spare a prayer for the soles in purgatory.
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Out of stockThe Key – Symbolises the tool to open/close doors, solve problems, open ways, open hearts and is also the symbol given to important people ( religious mostly ) that have the key to open the heavens. It is above all the old Maltese word for Key.
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Out of stockFleur De Lye – is a stylized lily that is used as a decorative design or motif used extensively in religious, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic. It’s a widely used symbol in many coat of arms of those that have governed Malta. A symbol vastly used in the Co-Cathedral of St John and many other religious and institutional buildings.
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The key hole, an opening to dreams and Magic . . . close your eyes and keep dreaming.
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The most iconic cartoon character, the most loved and the most hugged. Micky here is playing the artist we all have in our soul. . . keep dreaming.
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The Grand Master . . . Micky is simply Micky. Micky as our protector and defender. . . Let the magic begin!!
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The Knights of St John – The order was founded in 1099 and still active till today. The Knights have built Valletta and managed to win over the Ottoman Empire in the great Seige of 1565 with the help of the brave Maltese.
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Santa Maria – 15th of August – The feast of St Mary is a public holiday in Malta because of it’s Catholic roots and because lots of historical events that has occurred on this date; Convoy of St Mary in WW2 just to mention one.
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San Duminku – the founder of the Dominican Order. He is the patron saint of astronomers and natural scientists.
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“I am my own muse, I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to better.”
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“I am my own muse, I am the subject I know best. The subject I want to better.”
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Kantunieri Maltin – Our famous City and village corners, found in the old parts of the city/villages. A statue of a saint was a must in the olden days. Thanks to this we today can enjoy beautiful corners with artistic statues reminding us of our traditions and Catholic background.
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Kantunieri Maltin – Our famous City and village corners, found in the old parts of the city/villages. A statue of a saint was a must in the olden days. Thanks to this we today can enjoy beautiful corners with artistic statues reminding us of our traditions and Catholic background.
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Kantunieri Maltin – Our famous City and village corners, found in the old parts of the city/villages. A statue of a saint was a must in the olden days. Thanks to this we today can enjoy beautiful corners with artistic statues reminding us of our traditions and Catholic background.
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“...quality of life lies in knowledge, in culture. Values are what constitute true quality of life, the supreme quality of life, even above food, shelter and clothing.”
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“Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”
