As an aesthetic the swordfish or lion door knocker is coming back in style.
Traditional maltese door knockers.
A lot of other designs included other animal designs heads and the popular maltese cross.
Long after the advent of the door bell door knockers il ħabbata in maltese remained a popular feature the final flourish to the house facade and the first welcome to any visitor centuries ago it is believed that people used to scratch on the door rather than knock but once knockers were introduced creativity abounded and they soon began being used as a status symbol.
Install the door knockers in the middle and about 1 3 distance from the top part of the door.
Traditional brassl maltese door knockers for sale in malta.
Even after all these years there are still some great artisans who appreciate the craftsmanship of the maltese door knocker.
Made from ceramic metal or brass they often featured maritime motifs such as dolphins sea horses and fish.
In malta there are different types of knockers.
Senglea malta traditional red door and window of an old maltese house at senglea on a sunny summer day.
Traditional brassl maltese door knockers for sale in malta.
They date back for many years and helped development through society.
Door knockers door knockers consist of different geometric shapes with elaborate details that are exhibited and found on the outside of maltese traditional doors.
Traditional maltese door knockers are typically made of brass.
Residential house facade with blue door window shutters and traditional maltese wooden enclosed balcony in sliema malta.
This is the ideal position where most people can easily reach and use the door knockers.
Close up of a traditional maltese front door knocker.
There are different types of door knockers in malta.
When it comes to traditional maltese door knockers maltese artisans know where it s at.
Brass knockers are available in both polished and antique finish and also in.
The traditional type consists of a ball or boss with holes at the side from which a heavy circular ring hangs.
Old maltese wooden door with peeling paint.
The traditional maltese door furniture is the brass.
Door knockers weren t used simply to knock.
Ornate victorian door knocker victoria gozo malta.
Maltese door knockers come in all shapes.
Door knockers were found in numerous motifs shapes and sizes.
The door knockers also reflected the personality and even the work or history of the family in that they could portray the family crest or an allusion to it.
Usually but not necessarily in the middle of this ring there would be a small ball which would hit against a round boss fixed to the door.
The traditional type consists of a ball or boss with holes at the side from which a heavy semi circular ring hangs.
