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  • Olive wood from Sidi Bouzid

    Olive wood objects made in Sidi Bouzid, shaped from dense wood sourced from non-productive trees. Olive Wood from Sidi Bouzid Objects carved from century-old trees of the central plains. Where it comes from Sidi Bouzid sits in the middle of Tunisia, in a landscape shaped by olive trees that are older than most homes. When a tree reaches the end of its life, the wood is carved by hand into useful objects – boards, spoons, bowls – each one holding the density and warmth of the region’s soil. Nothing rushed. Nothing wasted. Just honest work from a place where utility has always mattered. Olive Wood Pieces We don’t have any products to show here right now. Continue Exploring Made in Tunisia Textiles from Monastir Sejnane Pottery Palm Fibre from Gabès

  • Margin containment

    How margins are contained within the fair system in Tunisia to prevent value extraction beyond defined limits. MARGIN CONTAINMENT How Spread is bounded. Margins do not drift. They accumulate. Margin Containment defines where spread is allowed to expand – and where it must stop. This constraint exists to prevent value from compounding without added function once coordination scales. The Distortion In most systems, margins stack silently. Each layer adds a percentage. Each percentage applies to the last. Spread compounds without changing the work. Coordination is paid repeatedly. Risk is already covered. Function does not increase – but price does. Margin becomes a recursive tax. How Distortion Appears Margin Containment distortion occurs when: pricing is percentage-based instead of function-based coordination fees are embedded inside product price multiple intermediaries perform overlapping roles scale efficiencies are captured, not passed branding justifies spread without cost reference Opacity allows accumulation to hide in plain sight. Structural Consequence When margins are unconstrained: final prices disconnect from production reality upstream viability erodes scale rewards extraction, not efficiency bargaining asymmetry hardens systems grow brittle despite revenue growth Spread increases even when cost falls. Structural Position In the My Chakchouka system, margin is bounded by function. Margin is allowed only where: new work is performed measurable coordination occurs risk is actually carried complexity is genuinely reduced No layer earns spread by inheritance. Constraint Logic The Margin Containment constraint enforces four rules: No percentage-on-percentage Margins do not compound on prior margins. Coordination is priced separately Fees are explicit, not embedded. Scale compresses spread Efficiency gains reduce margins – they do not inflate them. No margin without added function Narrative does not count as work. What This Prevents Without this constraint, systems tend to: reward distance from production hide extraction inside branding punish efficiency upstream inflate prices without resilience collapse under their own layers Growth becomes hollow. What This Enables When margin is contained: pricing remains legible efficiency benefits are shared upstream capacity survives scale trust replaces opacity growth compounds structurally Profit becomes durable instead of fragile. Position This is not anti-profit. This is profit with limits. A system that allows spread to grow without function will eventually consume its own base. DEPENDENCY AVOIDANCE How reversibility is preserved. Next Constraint

  • Northwest Highlands of Tunisia

    The Northwest Highlands of Tunisia, defined by green relief, open land, and a steady, grounded pace of life. Northwest Highlands Green relief, open land, and steady pace. Orientation Snapshot Elevated terrain with wide horizons One of the greenest regions in the country Towns and villages spaced without compression A region associated with walking, grazing, and staying outdoors Operating Conditions The land remains accessible throughout the year Seasons change temperature and light Life unfolds at the pace the land naturally sets Reality Pins This is the only region in Tunisia where snowfall is a regular winter feature Rain sustains agriculture without intensive intervention Forests, fields, and hills remain visibly continuous Material & Making Implications Stone construction reflects terrain and climate Wood, wool, and clay remain familiar materials Making follows land availability and use Objects prioritize durability and daily handling Repair and continuity outweigh novelty Handoff Materials emerge from land, weather, and daily use. Objects reflect openness, patience, and continuity.

  • Island logic in Tunisia

    Island environments in Tunisia, where bounded geography shapes attention, presence, and daily rhythm. Island Logic A bounded environment that holds attention in the present. Orientation Snapshot Finite land surrounded by open horizon Life organized without a center Architecture reduced to shade, proportion, and balance Social differences softened by shared conditions An environment that steadily empties noise Operating Conditions Movement slows without instruction Display loses meaning quickly Faith exists without separation Reality Pins Djerba disperses life across land instead of concentrating it White surfaces quiet both heat and attention Traditional clothing remains climate logic Different beliefs share the same daily ground Kerkennah barely rises above the sea Material & Making Implications Lime, clay, palm, and wool are used because they regulate heat and age well White surfaces reflect light and reduce heat gain Palm, wool, and lime require little processing and local knowledge already exists Objects are built to be repaired, reused, or absorbed back into daily life Handoff Objects from island logic are designed to function in close proximity They prioritize balance, durability, and low maintenance They reduce visual and material load rather than add to it They belong to environments where excess cannot be sustained

  • The Charter of My Chakchouka

    The principles and commitments that govern how My Chakchouka operates over time. The Charter My Chakchouka operates within defined limits. These limits are enforced as conditions of operation. We do not extract value from the people or places that produce the objects we distribute. We do not detach authorship from origin. We do not accelerate production at the expense of continuity. We do not trade stability for visibility. We do not negotiate price, time, or standards under pressure. We operate with fixed rules. We price to sustain systems, not to capture attention. We organize work to remain repeatable, not heroic. We design for long horizons, not short performance cycles. We accept constraint as a requirement. We accept refusal as part of integrity. We accept slowness when it preserves function. Participation in this system is conditional. Alignment is required. Compliance is structural. Exit is always possible. This charter governs decisions when procedures are insufficient. It remains in effect without revision until it no longer holds.

  • Shop by Category

    Browse Tunisian-made objects by category, including kitchenware, textiles, basketry, home objects, jewelry, and pantry goods. Categories Kitchen & Table Home Olive Wood Jewelry Basketry Pantry

  • Preservation in Tunisia

    How food is preserved in Tunisia to manage seasonality, scarcity, and continuity across the year. Preservation How Tunisian households extend food across time. When Freshness Ends Certain foods appear only briefly. When abundance peaks, households do not try to consume everything at once. They convert what is available into forms that last. Drying, salting, fermenting, and storing are not framed as special acts. They are responses to timing. Chosen for Reliability Preservation methods are selected for one reason: they work. They require little equipment. They produce predictable results. They fit into ordinary kitchens. The goal is not improvement. It is continuity. Stored Without Display Preserved foods are kept close, not showcased. Jars, containers, and stored goods wait quietly. They do not demand attention. When needed, they re-enter meals without announcement. Nothing new is introduced. Nothing old is mourned. Preservation as Buffer Stored foods reduce dependence on markets and timing. When fresh items are unavailable, preserved ones absorb the gap. Meals continue without adjustment in effort or planning. Time becomes less urgent. Planned Calmly Preservation is done when conditions allow it. There is no rush. No sense of loss. Households prepare for later simply because later will come. What This Makes Possible Because food crosses time, households are not forced into constant response. Availability is extended. Choice pressure is reduced. Continuity is maintained. Preservation does not add meaning. It removes risk.

  • Privacy Policy

    Details on how My Chakchouka collects, uses, and protects personal data. PRIVACY POLICY Effective date: 5 Feb 2026 Last updated: 5 Feb 2026 This Privacy Policy explains how My Chakchouka collects, uses, shares, and retains personal data when you visit our website, place an order, or contact us. It applies to consumers and visitors. It does not replace your statutory rights. Key points (convenience summary) This summary is provided for convenience only. The full policy controls. We collect only the data needed to run the site, process orders, and communicate with you. Payments are processed by PCI-compliant providers; we do not store full card numbers. Optional cookies (such as analytics or marketing) are used only if you consent. You can access, delete, or correct your data and change cookie preferences at any time. Nothing here limits rights you have under applicable law. 1. Who we are My Chakchouka Immeuble Le Montplaisir B25, Rue Omar Kaddeh, Tunis 1073, Tunisia Contact for privacy requests: hello@mychakchouka.com 2. What data we collect 2.1 Data you provide Contact details: name, email, phone number, shipping/billing address. Order information: items purchased, quantities, prices, taxes, delivery method, order ID. Communications: messages you send us, form submissions, reviews. Custom orders: specifications and approvals you provide (where applicable). 2.2 Data collected automatically Technical data: IP address, device and browser information, pages viewed, session data. Cookies and similar technologies: see Section 6. 2.3 Payment data Payments are handled by PCI-compliant payment processors enabled on our site (for example, Wix Payments, PayPal, or Stripe). We do not store full card numbers. We receive transaction references and limited details (such as the last four digits) needed for accounting and support. 3. How we use data We use personal data to: process and deliver orders; provide customer support and respond to requests; manage accounts, approvals, and confirmations for custom work; send transactional communications (order confirmations, shipping updates); send marketing communications only where consent is required and given; secure the site, prevent fraud, and maintain performance; understand site usage only if you consent to optional analytics. 4. Legal bases (where applicable) Depending on your location, we process data on one or more of these bases: Contract: to fulfill your order and provide the services you request; Consent: for optional cookies and marketing where required; Legal obligation: accounting, tax, or regulatory duties; Legitimate interests: site security, fraud prevention, and basic analytics where permitted and balanced against your rights. 5. Sharing data We share data only as needed with: Platform providers: Wix (hosting and site operations); Payment processors: to complete transactions; Delivery partners: to ship your order; Service providers: email delivery, analytics, or security tools only if enabled. When third-party tools are used (for example, analytics or pixels), they may collect data under their own policies. We link to those policies where applicable. 6. Cookies and consent 6.1 Types of cookies Essential: required for site security, sessions, and basic functionality. These are always on. Optional: analytics, personalization, or marketing cookies. These are used only if you consent. 6.2 Your choices You can accept all, reject all optional, or customize cookies from the banner. You can change your choice at any time via Cookie Settings on the site. 7. Marketing communications We send marketing emails only where consent is required and provided. Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link. Transactional and service emails are sent to complete your order or respond to you and cannot be unsubscribed from. 8. Data retention We keep data only as long as needed: Orders and invoices: retained to meet legal and accounting requirements. Support communications and approvals: retained to resolve issues and defend disputes, then deleted. Analytics data: retained according to the tool’s settings or anonymized where available. Spam or unnecessary submissions: removed periodically. 9. Your rights Depending on your location, you may have the right to: access your data; correct inaccurate data; request deletion; object to or restrict certain processing; withdraw consent (for cookies or marketing). To exercise these rights, contact hello@mychakchouka.com . We respond within a reasonable timeframe. 10. International transfers Our providers may process data in different countries. Where required, appropriate safeguards are used. 11. Changes If we update this policy, we will revise the “Last updated” date. Material changes apply prospectively. 12. Contact Questions or requests: hello@mychakchouka.com

  • Reaching a human

    When human involvement applies, what happens after contact, and what to expect in terms of timing and response. Reaching a human Most situations are handled automatically. This page exists for the rare cases that are not. When this page applies If you’ve followed the Process and your situation still isn’t resolved, this page is here. You are in the right place if: A defined waiting threshold was crossed, or An exception could not be resolved automatically, or A decision requires confirmation or legal handling. This page is not for routine questions or status checks. What happens next Once a message is sent, the situation is reviewed by a human. No additional action is required from you unless requested. Send a message Messages sent here are read with care and full context. Use the form below to describe the issue clearly and briefly. Name Email Message Send message Your message has been received and is being reviewed. Timing & expectations Messages are reviewed in order of necessity, not urgency claims. Response and resolution times are provided as ranges, not guarantees. Silence during review means the situation is being handled. After submission Once submitted, your message enters the review process. You do not need to follow up unless additional information is requested. The interaction closes once a resolution or next step is defined. Return to Process

  • The kitchen in Tunisia

    How the kitchen functions in Tunisia as a daily working space shaped by routine, tools, and available resources. The Kitchen How Tunisian kitchens function as operating systems. Work Happens in Layers Cooking does not proceed step by step. Some tasks require attention. Others are left to run. Heat is set. Time is allowed to pass. Hands move elsewhere. The kitchen operates through simultaneity. Attention Is Distributed Not everything is watched closely. Some processes are checked occasionally. Others demand focus only at specific moments. Attention shifts without pause. Nothing waits for total concentration. The system is designed for partial focus. Waiting Is Used Time between actions is not empty. While something cooks, other tasks happen. Preparation, cleaning, and arrangement overlap. The kitchen does not stop between steps. It flows. Sequences Are Known Movements repeat daily. Ingredients are placed where they will be reached again. Tools return to the same positions. These patterns are not discussed. They are relied upon. The kitchen remembers what the cook does not need to. Constraints Are Absorbed Space is limited. Heat is shared. Time is uneven. Rather than resisting these limits, the kitchen adapts around them. Tasks are ordered to avoid collision. Only one thing at a time requires full attention. What This Makes Possible Because execution is distributed, cooking does not exhaust focus. Meals are prepared alongside other activities. Life continues while food is made. The kitchen does not demand attention. It accommodates it.

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