Republic of Tunisia
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📍 Kram Exhibition Centre – Hall No. 1
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🎨 The Role of Innovation and Design in the Development of Handicrafts
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As part of the ARTICREA activities, workshops aimed at artisans and professionals are continuing to provide them with the knowledge and tools needed to develop their activities and open
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As part of the efforts undertaken by the National Office of Handicrafts to promote Tunisian handicrafts, strengthen their presence in export markets, and open up new opportunities for handicraft enterprises,
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📍 Venue: Kram Exhibition Centre
📅 From 5 to 11 October 2026
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📢 Workshop Programme – Handicrafts and Creativity – ARTICREA
📍 Kram Exhibition Centre – Hall No. 1
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As part of the promotion of Tunisian handicraft products on export markets for the year 2026, the National Office of Tunisian Handicrafts, in collaboration with the National Federation of Handicrafts, will participate in the international handicrafts fair ARTIGIANO IN FIERA , which will be held from December 5 to 13, 2026 .
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Tunisia Hosts the Third Edition of the Professional Arts and Design Fair ArtiCrea , Tunisia is set to host the third edition of the Professional Arts and Design Fair “ArtiCrea”, taking place from 5 to 11 October 2026 at the Le Kram Exhibition and International Trade Centre, under the supervision of the National Office of Tunisian Handicrafts, with the participation of more than 150 Tunisian craft enterprises...
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Participation of the National Office of Tunisian Handicrafts in the Marseille International Fair from September 25 to October 5, 2026...
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As part of the implementation of the 2027 programme for the development and promotion of Tunisian handicraft products on export markets, the National Office of Tunisian Handicrafts plans to participate in the Ambiente International Trade Fair , to be held in Germany from 29 January to 2 February 2027 .On this occasion, a 54 m² Tunisian pavilion will be dedicated to selected artisans and handicraft enterprises participating in this international event.
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As part of the development and promotion programme for Tunisian handicraft products on export markets for 2027, the National Office of Tunisian Handicrafts plans to participate in the international trade fair for decoration, design and gifts, “Maison&Objet” , to be held in Paris from 14 to 18 January 2027 .
On this occasion, seven Tunisian artisans operating in fields related to interior decoration and design will be selected to participate in a collective pavilion covering approximately 90 m² .
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As part of efforts to strengthen Tunisian-Algerian cooperation in the traditional crafts sector, and in implementation of the executive program of the cooperation agreement between the two countries for the 2024–2027 period, Mr. Riadh Lahmari, Deputy Director General—acting on behalf of the Director General of the National Office of Traditional Crafts—received an Algerian delegation on September 14, 2026. The delegation included the Director of the Chamber of Traditional Crafts and Trades for the Wilaya of Algiers, alongside a group of master artisans.
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Coinciding with the conclusion of the International Gift and Decorative Arts Fair in Paris, the Tunisian pavilion was visited on the morning of September 14, 2026, by Mr. Nizar Chakroun, representative of the Tunisian Embassy in Paris. The visit took place in the presence of Ms. Leila Messelati, Director General of the National Office of Traditional Crafts (ONAT), alongside various officials and representatives from relevant national bodies, including Mr. Mehdi Haloui, Director General of the Office.
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Regional meetings to introduce the "Easy Export" program—designed to facilitate the export of products from artisans and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) via the postal network—within the framework of the "Trade" project.
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Tunisia’s participation in the Maison & Objet international trade fair in Paris is set to take place from September 10 to 14, 2026. The National Office of Traditional Crafts is participating in this professional event with a 60-square-meter collective pavilion in the "Décor & Design" hall (Hall 5A). The pavilion features six artisan enterprises specializing in various fields, such as traditional ceramics, esparto grass products, olive wood, hand embroidery, and interior décor items.
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As part of the National Office of Traditional Industries' promotional program for 2026, and in continued support of activities aimed at developing the carpet and hand-woven textile sector, the Office is organizing the 15th edition of the National Exhibition of Carpets and Traditional Textiles. The event will take place from December 18 to 27, 2026, in Hall 2 of the Kram Exhibition Centre, concurrently with the "Dar Déco" exhibition and the "Porcelaine" festival.
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This morning, September 9, 2026, the Director General of the National Office of Traditional Industries presided over a ceremony at the Design
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As part of the specialized artisan training program, and following the conclusion of the *alfa* grass mat weaving course—organized by the National Office of Traditional Industries (ONAT) in partnership with the "Creative Tunisia" program and the National Agency for Employment
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Last March, Ulrika met Lamia in Sejnane during an artistic residency that fostered exchange, creativity, and the sharing of knowledge regarding traditional pottery.
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Jointly Organized by the Ministry of Family and the National Office of Traditional Industries
The Minister of Family Inaugurates the “Tunisian Artisan Woman: Creativity and Authenticity” Promotional Event for Traditional Industries in Tunis
On the occasion of National Tunisian Women’s Day, Ms. Asma Jabri, Minister of Family, Women, Children and the Elderly, inaugurated the promotional event for traditional industries in Tunis on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the “Salle des Nouvelles” (News Hall) in Tunis.
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Ms. Asma Jabri, Minister of Women, Children, and the Elderly, announced this Wednesday morning, August 12, 2026, the launch of the national platform for marketing women's products.
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The Director General of the National Office, Mr. Fawzi Ben Halima, and the Assistant Director General, Mr. Mohamed Mudaimegh, supervised the awarding of the awards for innovation competitions in handicrafts, in the presence of executives from the central administration, the concerned regional delegates, a representative of the National University of Handicrafts, and the winners of the various competitions on that day. Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at the Design and Innovation Center in Dandan.
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The Minister of Tourism, Mr. Mohamed El Mez Belhassen, inaugurated today, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at the News Hall in the capital, the promotional days for traditional industries specific to craftsmen with special needs. The event was attended by the Director-General of the National Office for Traditional Industries, the Regional Director for Social Affairs in Tunisia, and several officials from the Ministry and the Office.
On this occasion, the Minister visited the contents of the exhibition organized by the National Office for Traditional Industries in coordination with the Regional Directorate for Social Affairs. He also had discussions with the craftsmen about their concerns, emphasizing the need to provide necessary support, further assistance, and specialized training courses in collaboration with relevant authorities to enhance their talents. The aim is to ensure better promotion of their creations and craft products in various fields.
The Minister pointed out that organizing these days is an important initiative aimed at empowering this category of craftsmen, who possess great creative potentials, to promote their products, raise awareness about them, and help them integrate socially and economically.
He further highlighted that this group of craftsmen receives continuous support and assistance, as a dedicated space is annually allocated free of charge at the National Salon of Innovation in Traditional Industries, in addition to pavilions for active associations in the field. Moreover, spaces are furnished and provided for the benefit of members of this group in regional exhibitions and events.
These promotional days, which will continue until July 8, feature the participation of 20 craftsmen with special needs from 9 associations working in the field of caring for individuals with special needs in Greater Tunis.
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In order to carry out all the steps with all the stakeholders and to connect to the electronic system through the Commercial Network of Tunis "TTN", training was organized for the benefit of a certain number of regional crafts delegates and quality controllers in the regions, on 21 and 22 2023 at the headquarters of the Commercial Network of Tunis "TTN", in order to initiate the effective operation of the system.
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A work meeting took place this evening, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Tourism, under the supervision of the Minister of Tourism, Mr. Mohamed El Moaz Belhassine. The purpose of this meeting was to establish communication and marketing programs for Tunisia's participation in tourism events and manifestations dedicated to traditional industries, both at the national and international levels, during the upcoming period. Present at this meeting were the chief of staff, the directors-general of the ministry, the general manager of the National Fund for Traditional Industries, as well as the relevant executives from the ministry and the director-general of the Tunisian National Tourism Office, along with the concerned executives from the tourism department.
The minister emphasized the need for good preparation to ensure the best conditions for Tunisia's participation in various international events and activities in the fields of tourism and traditional industries, such as the International Tourism and Travel Exhibition (Top Résa) to be held in Paris, France, in October of this year, and the International Fair of Traditional Industries "Artigiano in Fiera" taking place in Milan, Italy, in December 2023.
The minister called for increased coordination between the National Fund for Traditional Industries and the Tunisian National Tourism Office to ensure a better participation of Tunisia in these international events. He also emphasized the importance of enhanced coordination and cooperation to implement joint activities between the National Fund for Traditional Industries and the Tunisian National Tourism Office, aimed at developing and promoting traditional industries and Tunisian tourism both domestically and internationally.
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This course was attended by a large number of new scholars, graduates of higher education, craftsmen and owners of craft establishments. In this course, the most important stages adopted by the project sponsor to achieve its objectives through the action plan were discussed.
The "Business Plan" is a reference document before establishing any business that would allow new investors to get a detailed idea of their future project, especially in terms of financing..
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Within the framework of cooperation between the National Office of Handicrafts and the German Confederation of Cooperatives, today, Thursday, June 15, 2023, an agreement was signed between the Tunisian and German sides at the Design Center in Dandan.
This agreement aims to define the legal framework and methods of operating cooperative structures in the traditional industries sector, in addition to defining the role of cooperatives in economic integration and job creation.
Through a study prepared by the German Confederation, work priorities were determined according to sectors. This agreement will also form the legal basis for dealing between the Confederation and the Bureau to establish cooperatives in the field of traditional industries and develop a culture of collaboration among artisans, craft institutions and activists in the field.
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This session was attended by Mrs. Afraa Al-Juweni, representative of the Ministry of Tourism and representatives of the central and regional structures of the National Office of Handicrafts.
During this session, the various stages of progress of the projects proposed by the Bureau in the field of vocational training, qualification, and proving professional competency testing were discussed.
