In collaboration with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and as part of the implementation of the knowledge transfer programme for endangered traditional crafts in the handicrafts sector, the National Office of Tunisian Handicrafts intends to organize training sessions aimed at developing skills and transferring know-how and knowledge in several endangered crafts, in a number of regions, as indicated in the table below.

Young people wishing to participate in this programme, who meet the required conditions and consider themselves to have the technical abilities, motivation to learn, and willingness to continue practicing the craft, are invited to contact the relevant Regional Delegation of Handicrafts in order to submit their application files.

📅 Application deadline: September 30, 2026

📄 Application File Requirements

  • Written application
  • Educational certificate or diploma proving the applicant's level of education
  • Copy of the national identity card

Applications will be reviewed by a technical selection committee established for this purpose.

Selected trainees will receive, during the training period, a training allowance equivalent to USD 200 per month, transferred to their bank or postal account based on their actual attendance.

Knowledge and Skills Transfer Sessions in Endangered Traditional Crafts

As part of the cooperation programme between the National Office of Tunisian Handicrafts and UNESCO

No. Craft / Specialization Governorate Delegation Maximum Number of Beneficiaries Training Duration
1 Saddle making and related items Tunis Medina Up to 3 beneficiaries
Age requirement: 18 to 50 years 		9 months
2 Plaster carving and engraving Tunis Sidi Hassine 9 months
3 Varnishing and gilding Ariana Hay Ettadhamen 9 months
4 Mat making (Sammar) Nabeul Nabeul 9 months
5 Traditional roof tile making (Karmoud) Béja Testour 9 months
6 Kerkennah embroidery Sfax Kerkennah 9 months
7 Guellala pottery – Jefaa Médenine Djerba Ajim 9 months
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