Mediterranean Ceramics are showcasing their artisanal work among amazing blooms by the world’s best gardeners at yearly horticultural event in London
Mediterranean Ceramics are this week displaying their work at the Chelsea Flower Show for the fourth consecutive year. This annual event, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society, in central London is widely considered to be the gardening event of the year.
Having opened its doors in 2010, Mediterranean Ceramics have since become one of the island’s leading artisanal brands – renowned for their exclusive, handmade ceramics and their work in volcanic stone. The company is particularly known for its outdoor-living collection, which includes chess and backgammon volcanic tabletops (inset) and volcanic top counters with integrated barbecues. These pieces are all adorned with gorgeous designs that help embrace the floral feel of the Chelsea Flower Show.
“It is a real honour for us to be asked to exhibit for the fourth time in a row at such a prestigious event,” say David and Brian Grima, who established the Mediterranean Ceramics brand.
“We could never have foreseen this when we started working and managing manufacturing in earthenware 20 years ago.”
The Chelsea show was first held in 1905, when the Royal Horticultural Society decided to collaborate with the Chelsea Hospital. Since then, the show has been held at many different venues and has become a staple of the London social calendar.
In fact, it was only ever cancelled during World War II, and was revived in 1947.
“Our items, with their colourful designs, fit in perfectly at the show,” Grima says. “But, more importantly, we believe that their colours, and the strong materials used to create our bespoke items, really reflect our country’s easy-going, yet sturdy, character. We are incredibly proud to be flying, yet again, the Maltese flag in Chelsea.”
All of Mediterranean Ceramics’ products are hand-made, with their volcanic stone tabletops individually created and crafted by specialist artisans who customise each design and shape.
These are then fired in kilns to become heat-, frost- and waterproof, as well as resistant to salt, atmospheric agents, spills, impacts and scratching.