What are the main Tunisian handicrafts and where to find them?

Quels sont les principaux artisanats tunisiens et ou les trouver?

Confidence: high Reviewed: 2026-04-04 EN FR

Short Answer

Carpets (Kairouan — mergoum, klim), ceramics (Nabeul — blue/white, Sejnane — UNESCO intangible heritage), leather (Tunis medina), copper/brass (Tunis, Kairouan), chechia hats (Tunis), cork crafts (Tabarka), blown glass (Nabeul), esparto grass (Gabes), silver jewelry (Sidi Bou Said). 350,000+ artisans, 8% GDP.

Version francaise

Tapis (Kairouan — mergoum, klim), ceramique (Nabeul, Sejnane — patrimoine immateriel UNESCO), cuir (medina de Tunis), cuivre (Tunis, Kairouan), chechia (Tunis), liege (Tabarka), verre souffle (Nabeul), alfa (Gabes), bijoux argent (Sidi Bou Said). 350 000+ artisans, 8% PIB.

Limitations & Caveats

Data reflects latest available official sources. Some figures may have a 6-12 month lag. Estimates are clearly labeled.

Review & Confidence

Last reviewed2026-04-04
Expires2026-09-30
Refreshquarterly
Confidence high
LicenseCC-BY-4.0

Author & Reviewer

Authorwelovetunisia.com Editorial Team
ReviewerMohamed Nizar Yaiche
MethodologyReview process

Machine Formats

Tags

crafts artisanat ceramics carpets culture

Other Questions