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    The Crown

    110.00
    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.
  • San Gwann

    110.00
    St John Cathedral – This tile is dedicated to the stunning architecture and decoration of the Co-Cathedral of St John. Good to note that 3 Grandmasters have helped to embellish this Cathedral to its current Glory.
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    Maltese 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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    Il-Muftieħ

    110.00
    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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    L-Imħabba

    110.00
    These three words support each other to make love the ultimate expression of care and truth. Mixed with the local Bizzilla it shows the patience, dedication and love  local housewives did this intricate job.
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    L-Għajn

    110.00
    The Eye – This is widely used on the forefront of the colorful Maltese “ Luzzu” (fishing boat) to protect the fishermen from misfortune. Its is also widely found in many Mediterranean countries.
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    Ix-Xemx

    110.00
    Sun – Symbolises life, Warmth, Happiness, Joy, Charm, Glory, Splendour  – Sunny Malta – Xemx is also widely used colloquially to personify beauty,  brightness, braveness, intelligence amongst others. It is extensively used in local traditional songs and poems.
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    Is-Salib

    110.00
    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.
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    Ir-Rix

    110.00
    The Feather - This design is found under the Maltese balconies together with many other designs that embellish and ornate the traditional balconies. It has this feather design giving it the feeling of lightness and ability to stay up and high.
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    Inħobbok

    110.00
    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.
  • Il-Palma

    110.00
    The Palm – This depiction is dedicated to ta palm tree so synonymous with the Mediterranean region. The palm leaves are also very widely used by the fisherman among others during the Lampuki season between End of August and end of November.
  • Kavallieri

    110.00
    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.
  • Il-Qoton

    110.00
    The 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.  
  • Il-Ħobbejża

    110.00
    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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    Fleur de Lye

    110.00
    Fleur 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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    Fjura

    110.00
    Flower – Is the symbol of beauty, life, charm and vanity.” Fjura” is used a lot in colloquial Maltese, where it is used as a noun personifying beauty, youth, unique among others.
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    Bukkett

    110.00
    Flower arrangement - Bukket of flowers. This is part of a wide range of floral depictions inspired the many wild flowers found especially at Had-Dingli area.
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    Bongu

    110.00
    Good morning – Bongu is one of the words that most of the tourists learn when visiting our beautiful island. It comes from Bonjour in French. It is also used by locals to great one another.
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    Il-Bizzilla

    110.00
    Lace 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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