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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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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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Lavatera cretica - It’s botanical name. It is widely found in the wild. The plant grows to a size of a small tree with dark green leaves and a beautiful pink/ velvety flower. In the Maltese poetry George Zammit had dedicated a poem for this particular plant.
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Out of stockThe Cotton – This particular design of the cotton is carved on the wall in one of the side altars at the Cathedral of St John. The cotton had a very strong commercial value at the times of the Knights. It was considered as wealth and good fortune being the raw material to manufacture sails for the ships at that time.
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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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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 stockMaltese Cross – Dedicated to Knights of St John that governed Malta between 1530 up to 1798. The eight pointed Cross has a purpose and a meaning. The eight countries from where the Nights of St John originated and the eight beatitudes which Jesus expressed as per the gospel of Matthew.
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Out of stockThe 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.
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Out of stockIl-Kurazza is the Maltese name for the metal armour for the upper body of a Knight. Here we are recreating the Kurazza protecting the Knight on the left-hand side and hence protecting also his heart.
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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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The Maltese National Coat of Arms for The Republic of Malta – 13thDecember 1974
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Out of stockThe α and Ω have long been a symbol of the circle of life. This depiction is very common in Baroque paintings. Good to note that this design is painted on the alfresco in the Crypt of the Cathedral of St. John in Valletta.
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Independence day – 21st September 1964 - is one of the five national holidays in Malta. It celebrates the day the country gained independence from the United Kingdom.
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Freedom day – 31st March 1979 – One of the 5 National Holidays. Freedom Day for Malta came at a high cost where a lot of lives were lost. It is good to note that Il- Helsien for Malta brought for the first time in History full freedom and self-Governance to the Islands.
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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 stockThis is an indigenous and protected type of Owl that is still found in the Maltese country side. A symbol of wisdom like in many other cultures.
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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 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 stockIr-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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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 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 stockGhar Dalam – This is a prehistoric cave in the south of Malta. Lots of carcases have been found here that are native of north and central Africa. This is a proof that Malta once was connected to the north of Africa, a time when the Mediterranean basin was still a lake.
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Out of stockIz-Ziemel tal-Bahar – What a mysterious and astonishing creature; The seahorse - also found in the Maltese blue waters.
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Out of stockIl-Loghob ta’ l-Azzard - The playing cards collection. It was very common in previous years to meet, while walking around a village small groups of friends and neighbours passing time playing cards relaxing and socialising.
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Out of stockIr-Re u Ir-Regina – Two of the highest cards, here resembling the male and the female, the King and the Queen. Important to note . . .the Queen is always on top!
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Out of stockIx-Xorti – Fortune, has been part of the Maltese Culture and Superstition for ages. On a small island like Malta "ix-xorti" played a big role in the local superstition and beliefs. "Ix-Xorti t-tajba" is used a lot to wish one good luck in an important venture or decision.
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Out of stockHypogeum – This spiral symbol can be called also the tree of life or the infinite spiral tree. The artist had in mind the spiral designs found in Maltese Neolithic temples especially at the Hypogeum, where its believed that there could have taken place veneration of the dead and spiritual transformation.
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Out of stockHabib Fidil – What a great company – someone once said “The Dog is the best Man’s friend” I agree . . . Do you?
