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    Tafal (Clay Modelling)
    • Jul 16, 2021

    Tafal (Clay Modelling)

    The Clay tradition is practised around Malta and Gozo. This art is normally related to religion, churches and statues. Small amount of...
    Ramm, Ħadid u Fidda (Copper, Metal, Silver and Other Metals)
    • Jul 16, 2021

    Ramm, Ħadid u Fidda (Copper, Metal, Silver and Other Metals)

    The tradition is based on stainless steel, silver, copper, white metal, aluminium and tin. Costumes of Roman Soldiers used primarily in...
    Marquetry
    • Mar 14, 2021

    Marquetry

    Although wood is the most material used with inlays, there are other materials used in this trade/ tradition such as bones, mother of...
    The art of Crib Making
    • Mar 14, 2021

    The art of Crib Making

    The crib building tradition in Malta was also kept alive by a few enthusiasts who built cribs and exhibited them to the public. Nativity...
    The process of Liedna
    • Mar 14, 2021

    The process of Liedna

    The material used for Liedna is plastic where different colors shapes and sizes are used depending on the occasion/feast. The process...
    The making of Flags and Pavillions
    • Mar 14, 2021

    The making of Flags and Pavillions

    This tradition involves that pieces of fabric are sewn together with one another so that form the requested design. Sometimes the pattern...
    Ganutell
    • Mar 14, 2021

    Ganutell

    This craft goes back to our heritage where nuns worked such flowers in their monastery and with these beautiful flowers use to decorate...
    The drafting and making of a Maltese traditional wooden boat
    • Aug 22, 2019

    The drafting and making of a Maltese traditional wooden boat

    Until few deacades ago, this traditional boat was used for transportation of goods and to embark and disembark pilots from larger vessels...
    Maltese Proverbs
    • May 20, 2019

    Maltese Proverbs

    There are hundreds of proverbs in the Maltese language reflecting the beliefs, customs and traditions of past generations of Maltese...
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