by Becky Grech | Sep 5, 2025 | Apprenticeship, Shoes
1954 marked a turning point for shoemaking in Malta. It was the year when a legislation regulating and protecting apprenticeship schemes in the shoemaking trade was formally published and made accessible to the Maltese public. This legal framework established clear...
by Becky Grech | Jan 5, 2025 | Shoes
“Karmenu Chircop in his workshop, August 2024” During a recent interview on shoemaking, I mentioned the term lanżit which prompted the TV presenter to question its meaning. An answer was provided but I felt there was more to be said on the subject....
by Becky Grech | Oct 30, 2024 | Shoes
Illustration by The Art Of Xmun One day- and rather by chance – I found out that my friend’s grandfather was a retired shoemaker. At first, I assumed he was someone who mended shoes, performing repairs on worn-out soles or stitching up broken straps. My friend...
