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Souvenirs to Take Home
TAKE ME HOME
We’re sad to see you go but to make your departure a little bit sweeter, we’ve compiled a list of all things Maltese, which you should definitely make space in your luggage for
Cool print
Quirky ceramics Sriep T-Shirt
Functional, fun, and quirky is a way to describe the designs Sofia and Matt come up with. If the form isn’t enough to get you hooked, the gorgeous colours will make you wonder if you should buy one in every shape.
Hndmade jewellery
Jewellery for the creatives, the thinkers, and the reality explorers that can be worn in more than one way. JAD’s creations do not only offer beautiful designs but pay respect to the environment through the use of recycled silver.
Malta tiles diary
This hardbound diary has 360 pages and it is waiting for you to fill them. A dedicated page for every day of the 2023 ensures that you can write in great detail and will never run out of space Sriep - Maltese for “snakes”, is the newest T-shirt design by a Vallettabased graphic design studio, 2point3. It’s screen printed at the back of 100% organic cotton and comes in two colourways. There’s nothing more artistic than a hand-printed illustration. Michelle Gruppetta, a Maltese animator and illustrator based in Copenhagen, uses lino printing to produce her work. The marks of cut linoleum in her ‘il-Granc’ print are adding that extra marine touch to the little crab.
Agave print
Just like the meaning of the Greek word 'agauos' this drawing by Rebecca Bonaci, a painter and tattoo artist, brings the feeling of admiration and nobility. Agave tree illustrated by day and night is a limited edition series printed on handmade cotton paper.
Hand-embroidered cushion
An interior designer by trade, with a passion for decoration and manual arts - it was when she came to live in Malta that Anna-Louise decided to start experimenting with textile art. Her pieces combine the texture of linen fabric with multilayered yarn stitching. Cute Christmas cards
Let your family and friends know that you're thinking about them this Christmas season with the sweetest little gift there is - a greeting card delivered to their door. Gold pastizzi
A humorous take on Malta's favourite snack immortalised into a perfect little gift. Kane Cali’s pastizzi are made from carefully-selected (edible) pastizzi purchased from local pastizzerias. During the festive season, this classic snack comes in gold.
Guide curated by IL-LOKAL, a community of local designers, artists and independent brands. Visit their gift shop at Old Bakery Street in Valletta to discover what Malta’s creative talent has to offer. www.il-lokal.com
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