As part of efforts to diversify Tunisia’s tourism offering,

Notice to Artisans and Craft Enterprises

As part of efforts to support artisans and develop their professional skills,

📍 Kram Exhibition Centre – Hall No. 1

🕚 11:00 AM
🎨 The Role of Innovation and Design in the Development of Handicrafts

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

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,

📍 Venue: Kram Exhibition Centre
📅 From 5 to 11 October 2026

📢 Workshop Programme – Handicrafts and Creativity – ARTICREA

📍 Kram Exhibition Centre – Hall No. 1

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 .

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...

Participation of the National Office of Tunisian Handicrafts in the Marseille International Fair from September 25 to October 5, 2026...

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

This morning, September 9, 2026, the Director General of the National Office of Traditional Industries presided over a ceremony at the Design

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

Last March, Ulrika met Lamia in Sejnane during an artistic residency that fostered exchange, creativity, and the sharing of knowledge regarding traditional pottery.

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.

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.