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[TIME TO NWAR] Stephanie Borg is a leading artist and surface pattern designer based in Malta. Her inspiration comes from the love for her home island, Malta – the nation of colour vibes and patterns seen all around the island from wrought iron to tile patterns, charming doors to iconic Luzzu boats and the all the vivid cultural activities. Her passion for heritage preservation was the key trigger in setting fashionable trends for tile patterns, door and wrought iron designs. Today, after a journey of 11 years of hard work, Stephanie brought back the focus on the beauty of Malta’s heritage through her art and products. This has resulted into a trend that has caught the eye of young artists and designers who are now inspired by her efforts and work and following the lead on the trend! “My own state of being always plays an important role in my choice of colour, medium and form. This awareness helps me keep redefining myself ~ casting off the old me in search of the new. That is why I don’t like labelling my work, I find that limiting. Experiences, influences and thinking affect the working process of an artist, and these can bring unpredictable and exciting changes.”
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Stephanie Borg® has so far created over 420 products from 8 vibrant collections, which are enjoyed in beautiful homes, offices and luxury boutique hotels around the world. Available from her charming Studio Boutique in Rabat and from her online shop with worldwide delivery with a number of authorized retailers in Malta & Gozo.
The Nwar Collection is an interplay of patterns and curved lines offering a fashionable feast for your home through a variety of decorative and useful items. Be inspired to create a different table set-up each time with the mix and match of designs hand-painted on the dinner plates available in four different sizes. The same plates can be styled as wall art and décor.
What does Nwar Mean?
What does Nwar collection consist of?
Nwar means blossom in Maltese, the sprouting of the flower into the fruit. Blossoms, sprouts and flowers are often depicted on local cement tiles and found intertwined on beautiful wrought ironwork as seen on traditional Maltese façades. The visual strength of the bold graphics in a purposely mixed hue of blue contrast sharply against the sparkling white
The bold collection consists of tableware and homeware items such as the iconic hand-painted vases which can be enjoyed as floral bouquet vases but also as wine bottle chillers and kitchen utencil holders too. The 6 piece dinnerset comprises of different plate sizes each with 3 different design for that perfect, versatile table setup. A large rectangular tray purposely de-
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signed for fine food meze, or simply use as a daily centre piece – 3 designs to choose from. The collection is complimented with the tea and espresso cups and saucers in 3 different designs, accompanied by the 100% linen table runner for added visual impact. A soap dispenser, finished off with a brushed gold pump adds charm to any kitchen sink or bathroom being in a humble abode or a hotel, restaurant or office. Where did the inspiration for this collection came from? Nwar is the fruit of my continuous hardwork which is driven by my passion for the preservation of our local heritage that truly shapes our colour and identity. An intertwining of my knowhow and research of the Maltese tile pattern designs and the wrought iron designs has resulted into the creation of the Nwar curves. This inspiration from both subjects has sparked the birth of Nwar, blue blossom.
