Monthly Archives: February 2019

Tunisia is one of the biggest olive-growing countries of the southern Mediterranean region; over 30% of its cultivated land is dedicated to olive growing (1.68 million ha).     

Qartaj is a B2B e-commerce platform that enables artisans in marginalized areas to sell their organic handmade products abroad and helps them to enter the market place. Here, you can find good quality services with reasonable prices; you just need to contact us for further information and don’t forget to have a look at our collection !

Foutas were originally used as Hammam towels in the traditional Turkish baths and were essential accessories for women during the Ottoman Empire. Tunisia is considered as one of the first countries that produces Fouta towels.Nowadays, this lovely striped swath of fabric has a variety of uses , it may serve as tablecloth, towel, throw, table runner, rug, curtain - or it can simply be a decorative piece. All depends on your needs!

Handicrafts of every country of the world give an overview about the country’s whole history, culture and civilization. These handmade products, also, reflect the influence of Empires through time. Every country remains distinguishable, unique and has its own traits in terms of handicrafts production.

The oldest olive tree in the Arabic world and in the mediterranean region is not located in Spain, the world’s largest exporter of olive oil, it is rather situated in Tunisia, Haouaria. This olive tree is named as “Zaytounet Lakarit” to refer to the family owners “ Lakarit” that live in Tataouine (Douiret region).

Handicrafts give an overview about the cultural heritage of a specific region in a specific time and are defined as products made with the use of hands or feet (no exterior tools).This handmade production witnessed a development starting from the Industrial Revolution when new manufacturing processes have been introduced. This article will investigate on the changes that occurred at the level of handicrafts production before and after the Industrial Revolution.

Qartaj is an online B2B marketplace of Tunisian handicrafts founded by Mr Moncef Ben Rejeb in 2015. Here, you can find ecological handmade products by Tunisian Artisans. We are supplying a quite variety of products starting from necessary home items like ceramic bowls, mugs, plates, wooden products including bowls, cutting boards, spoons, forks, spatulas and agroalimentary products.

2018 was a turning point in the artisanal field in Tunisia. Many young business founders are distinguished by their know-how, the quality of their products but especially by the authenticity of their brands. They ensured that our precious heritage be preserved but, at the same time, they were open  to a touch of exceptional modernity.

During the Kram Exhibition Fair, we met Madam Naima, an artisan from el Kef region,( Northwest of Tunisia) who is collaborating with Qartaj and we had an interview with her:

The crafts creation fair will open its doors today 22nd of March till the end of the month at the Kram Exhibition Center. The first day is devoted to professional visitors and buyers. Starting from the 23th, the fair will open doors to the public. It is a perfect opportunity for  artisans to position and sell their handmade products and for visitors, especially Tunisians as they will celebrate their cultural roots and honor the handicrafts production.