Who is Ġiġi? Meet The Home Gallery's blue-grey Maltese cat, why she lives on a gallarija in Żejtun and how she helps you choose the right blind.
If you've seen our reels, our quote page or our shop in Żejtun, you've probably met her already: a small, round, blue-grey cat with big gold eyes and a tape measure around her neck. Her name is Ġiġi (say JEE-jee), and she is The Home Gallery's cat. This post tells you who she is, why she's a cat, and how she helps you pick the right blind for every window in your home.
Who is Ġiġi?
Ġiġi is The Home Gallery's guide. She lives on a gallarija in Żejtun, a short walk from our showroom on Triq il-Għadam, and she spends her days doing what every Maltese cat does best: following the sun from window to window.
That makes her an expert. She knows which rooms bake in the afternoon, which balcony doors glare onto the TV, and which bedroom gets the 5 a.m. sunrise in July. When you're not sure which blind you need, Ġiġi is the one who asks the right questions first:
- Where does the sun hit this window, and when?
- Do you want daylight, privacy, or both?
- Is it a window, a balcony door or a big sliding door?
She's curious, a little dramatic about the heat ("Uff, is-sħana!"), and always honest. Ġiġi never invents prices or promises. If something needs measuring, she sends you to Roderick.
Why a cat?
Malta is often called an island of cats, and every one of them knows the warmest spot in the house is next to the window. Light, heat, glare and privacy are exactly the problems blinds and curtains solve, so a cat felt like the most natural teacher.
Her colour is a nod to history too: blue-grey cats were once known as "Maltese" cats. That's why Ġiġi's fur is our soft "Maltese Blue", with a gold tailor's tape measure as a collar (because everything we make is made to measure) and a small gold medallion engraved with a Ġ.
Ġiġi's three outfits
You'll see Ġiġi in three looks, each one a blind we make:
| Outfit | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Zebra (her main look) | Day-and-night bands: daylight when open, privacy when closed |
| Vertical sheer | Soft, floaty light for living rooms and big balcony doors |
| Roller | Simple, clean, and a blackout fabric for bedrooms |
When you see her wearing one, she's showing you how that blind behaves in a real Maltese room.
How Ġiġi helps you choose
Ġiġi turns the big question ("Which blinds should I buy?") into small ones. Try her method for each window:
- Morning or afternoon sun? Strong afternoon sun usually calls for a fabric that cuts heat and glare.
- Who can see in at night? Street-facing rooms need real night privacy, not just a light filter.
- How do you use the opening? Balcony and sliding doors need a blind that moves out of the way easily.
- Do you need darkness? Bedrooms and nurseries need blackout fabric and a good fit at the sides.
Then she hands you over to the humans. Our team comes to your home for a free measurement, brings samples from our branded European fabric collections, and gives you one written quote. And if you already have a written quote from another Malta or Gozo supplier, show it to us: we'll beat it.
Where you'll meet her
- In our reels and stories on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, answering the questions Maltese homeowners ask us every week.
- On our free-quote page, where she says "Bonġu!" before you start.
- In the 3D Blind Studio on our website, helping you preview blinds on a window.
- Soon, at the showroom in Żejtun.
Ready to let Ġiġi's humans measure your windows? Book your free home measurement in 30 seconds.
Sources and editorial note
Ġiġi is a fictional character created by The Home Gallery. The "Maltese cat" name for blue-grey cats is a historical nickname, not a breed. Advice in this post is general; every window is checked at our free home measurement.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Ġiġi?
JEE-jee. The Maltese letter Ġ sounds like the English "j".
Is Ġiġi a real cat?
She's our animated character, built in 3D so she looks the same everywhere. The cats in your neighbourhood are her inspiration.
Can Ġiġi tell me which blind I need?
She'll help you ask the right questions. For an exact answer, book a free measurement and our team will check the window with you.