A quick stroll across Gozitan villages could reward you with a glimpse of Gozitan folklore and crafts in the making.
Lace-making in Malta, known as bizzilla, is one of the island’s most traditional crafts, with roots going back to the 16th century. It developed under the influence of Italian and Flemish lace but soon evolved into a distinct style that remains unique to Malta.
From traditional women proudly sitting next to their doorway, charming passers-by with their lace-making techniques to agile fishermen weaving their cane fish pots for the fishing season to a bonanza of other hand-made artistry, Savina aims at keeping the traditions of the Islands alive.
A quick stroll across Gozitan villages could reward you with a glimpse of Gozitan folklore…
A quick stroll across Gozitan villages could reward you with a glimpse of Gozitan folklore and crafts in the making.
Lace-making in Malta, known as bizzilla, is one of the island’s most traditional crafts, with roots going back to the 16th century. It developed under the influence of Italian and Flemish lace but soon evolved into a distinct style that remains unique to Malta.
From traditional women proudly sitting next to their doorway, charming passers-by with their lace-making techniques to agile fishermen weaving their cane fish pots for the fishing season to a bonanza of other hand-made artistry, Savina aims at keeping the traditions of the Islands alive.
