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Discover how Tunisian objects regulate water and heat through form. Clay vessels, storage jars, and cooking tools shaped by climate and daily life. Water & Heat Regulated through form. Across Tunisia, everyday objects often regulate water and heat through their physical form rather than mechanical control. Clay vessels cool drinking water under dry heat. Storage jars stabilize temperature for oil and grains. Cooking pots accumulate heat gradually and release it slowly during long meals. These forms developed through repeated interaction between climate, materials, and domestic routines. Together they illustrate one aspect of Tunisian object culture : objects shaped by the conditions of everyday life rather than by stylistic change. Constraint Logic Water and heat impose constant conditions on daily life. Rather than adjusting constantly, many objects respond through stable form. Across Tunisian households several principles appear repeatedly: Heat is retained, redirected, or released through mass and thickness Water is cooled through porosity and airflow Storage favors stability over frequent access Cooking favors continuity rather than speed Objects are expected to age rather than be replaced quickly These principles shape the form of vessels and tools long before aesthetic choices appear. They reflect a wider Mediterranean pattern where climate and material behaviour guide object design. Mediterranean Object Logic Object Families Water Cooling & Storage Unglazed clay water vessels regulate temperature through evaporation. Porous ceramic walls allow slow seepage of moisture. As this moisture evaporates, water inside the vessel cools naturally in dry heat. Bulbous bodies increase surface area while narrow necks limit exposure to dust and evaporation loss. Similar vessels appear throughout Tunisia and across the Mediterranean. In Tunisia they are often referred to locally as golla or gargoulette. Bulk Storage Large earthenware jars support long-term storage of oil, grains, and other staples. Thick ceramic walls stabilize internal temperature while protecting contents from light and air. Openings vary depending on use: narrow for liquids such as olive oil, wider for dry goods. These jars illustrate how storage systems respond directly to agricultural cycles and household provisioning. Slow Cooking (Clay) Clay cooking vessels support slow cooking with minimal intervention. Their walls absorb heat gradually, distributing temperature evenly while releasing moisture during cooking. Lids help maintain internal humidity, allowing food to cook slowly without constant attention. This cooking logic reflects domestic routines where meals develop gradually rather than through rapid heating. Many of these vessels appear in traditional kitchens and in contemporary Artisan Ceramic Tableware . Fast Cooking (Metal) Metal cookware complements clay vessels when speed or precision is required. Thin metal walls conduct heat quickly and respond immediately to changes in flame. Handles and hanging points allow direct manipulation over open fires or stovetops. The coexistence of clay and metal cookware illustrates how households combine materials according to their thermal behaviour. Heat Infrastructure Domestic heat in Tunisia often relies on stable structures rather than complex technology. Open hearths allow multiple vessels to be positioned over the same fire. Clay ovens accumulate radiant heat and release it slowly for baking. One well-known example is the tabouna, a clay oven used for baking bread in rural households. These systems rely on heat accumulation rather than constant adjustment. Materials in Use Two primary materials dominate these objects. Clay : Used for mass, porosity, and thermal stability. Clay vessels moderate heat and moisture through their material structure. Metal : Used for conductivity and rapid response to heat. Each material enters the system only where its physical behaviour is required. These relationships between materials and function appear repeatedly across Tunisian object traditions. Explore Objects Shaped by Water & Heat These principles are not abstract. They appear in everyday objects still used across Tunisian homes — clay vessels that manage heat, olive wood that resists moisture, and forms designed for repeated use over time. Each object reflects the same relationship between climate, material, and daily life. Explore the collection

Objects selected according to season, light, temperature, and everyday rhythms in Tunisia. Seasonal Collections Pieces guided by the shifting light of Tunisia. A Season Is a Quiet Shift A Tunisian season begins with light – the way it enters a room, the tones it brings to the table, the warmth it leaves in the air. Here, we gather objects that carry this moment with simplicity and ease. Pieces for This Moment A simple selection shaped by light and warmth. We don’t have any products to show here right now. Materials of This Season Simple pieces in wood, clay, and woven fiber – each shaped by Tunisian light and everyday use. A small reflection of the season at home. How a Season Feels at Home • Light settling on wood in the late afternoon. • Clay warming gently beside the window. • A table shaped by small, quiet rituals. • A basket holding what you reach for every day. Continue Exploring Kitchen & Table Olive Wood All Collections

Discover how garments in Tunisia balance adornment and function, supporting movement, climate comfort, and everyday public life. Adornment as Function Objects worn on the body that support public life In Tunisia, many garments that endured did so because they worked. They remained in use because they were comfortable, stable, adaptable, and suited to daily movement in shared spaces. Clothing responded to climate, walking, work, and social interaction. Adornment therefore does not stand apart from function. Garments regulate exposure to sun and wind, distribute weight across the body, and allow movement without constant adjustment. In this sense, garments behave like everyday objects: they carry work so the body does not have to. This relationship between clothing, movement, and climate forms another dimension of Tunisian object culture . Worn transitions Leaving the home often involves a small but meaningful shift in condition. Rather than dramatic preparation, the body adjusts through simple gestures: a cap placed before stepping outside a sash tightened to secure movement a wrap or layer fastened so hands remain free These gestures are brief and familiar. They prepare the body for public space without drawing attention. Objects worn on the body therefore mediate the transition between private and public environments. Stability in movement Many garments address a practical need: allowing the body to move without constant adjustment. Loose fabric is gathered or secured. Weight distributes evenly. Edges remain stable as the body walks, bends, or works. When garments function well: posture settles naturally movement becomes smoother the body feels complete rather than managed Adornment remains present, but it does not interrupt movement. Instead, clothing stabilizes the body’s interaction with its surroundings. Shared legibility Public life in Tunisia is often dense and relational. Encounters occur frequently and sometimes without planning. Clothing helps maintain shared legibility within this environment. When garments hold their place and regulate exposure: the body appears composed movement remains unobstructed presence requires little explanation Nothing needs to be announced. The body appears prepared for public space. Objects worn on the body therefore help structure everyday social interaction. Persistence through use Many garments remained in circulation not because they were preserved deliberately, but because they continued to solve everyday needs. Across decades, climates, and social shifts, their forms changed slowly because their functions remained relevant. They provide: comfort under strong sunlight and wind stability during walking and daily work adaptability across different situations durability through repeated wear Fashion trends may move around them, but garments shaped by everyday use often remain stable. Expression without strain Adornment in Tunisia allows expression without demanding it. Color, texture, and form appear within garments that still prioritize comfort, softness, and movement. Decorative elements exist alongside practical ones rather than replacing them. The result is a balance between function and expression. The body remains at ease. Movement remains natural. Beauty emerges from use rather than display. Explore Objects Shaped by Use These relationships remain visible in everyday objects. Materials, textures, and forms are shaped to be worn, handled, and lived with over time. Ornament does not separate from use — it moves with the body and adapts to daily conditions. These forms express function without excess. Explore the collection

An overview of materials used in making systems in Tunisia, including earth, wood, fiber, and metal, and how each enters production differently. Materials Each material follows its own logic. Earth Plant Fiber Metal Tree Animal Fiber

Browse Tunisian-made objects by region and craft, including pottery, olive wood, textiles, and palm fibre work. Made in Tunisia A simple way to browse pieces by their origin and craft. Sejnane Pottery Textiles from Monastir Olive Wood from Sidi Bouzid Palm Fibre from Gabès Where These Pieces Come From Regions of Tunisia Materials & Craft Artisan Network

The terms and conditions governing the use of the My Chakchouka website and services. TERMS & CONDITIONS Effective date: 5 Feb 2026 Last updated: 5 Feb 2026 These Terms & Conditions govern the use of the My Chakchouka website and the purchase of products or services offered through it. By accessing this website or placing an order, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the site or place an order. 1. About My Chakchouka My Chakchouka is a cultural-economic project offering objects, products and services rooted in craft, material knowledge and intentional design. Seller details: Business name: My Chakchouka Contact email: hello@mychakchouka.com Location: Tunisia 2. Scope of these Terms These Terms apply to: browsing the website, placing orders, purchasing physical or digital products, commissioning custom or made-to-order items, and any related communications. 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An overview of Greater Tunis, focusing on its administrative role, layered urban fabric, and continuous movement. Greater Tunis Administrative center, layered urban fabric, continuous circulation. Orientation Snapshot National administrative and institutional center Primary coordination node for governance, services, and regulation Dense metropolitan area with expanding urban reach Historic, residential, institutional, and coastal zones coexist Main entry point for diplomatic, financial, and civic exchange Operating Conditions Daily tempo follows institutional, commercial, and residential cycles Movement is organized around circulation corridors and access points Administrative districts, residential neighborhoods, and historic areas operate side by side Cultural institutions function as part of everyday urban life The sea forms a continuous edge rather than a separate destination Metropolitan growth produces multiple, overlapping urban rhythms Reality Pins The metropolitan area concentrates a significant share of Tunisia’s population The Medina remains a lived urban fabric, not a preserved enclave Archaeological sites coexist with modern infrastructure and housing Museums and civic institutions are embedded within the city’s daily flow Misreading Corrections History is not separated from contemporary life The coastline is not reserved for leisure alone Administrative presence does not erase neighborhood life Greater Tunis does not function as a single, uniform city Material & Making Implications Construction and restoration coexist across historic and modern zones Craft activity aligns with repair, adaptation, and continuity Objects circulate between domestic, institutional, and civic use Finishing and refinement respond to diverse urban contexts Making here favors integration over display Handoff Objects and materials move through layered urban systems. Making reflects coexistence, continuity, and daily use.

Explore the artisans represented within My Chakchouka and discover the products, knowledge, practices, places, and relationships connected to their work. Artisans Directory About The Directory Represented Artisans Representation Principles About The Directory The Artisans Directory brings together artisans who are represented within My Chakchouka. These artisans participate in the institution through their work, knowledge, practices, and relationships. Their representation helps connect visitors to the people behind products, skills, traditions, and forms of expertise that contribute to the broader ecosystem. The directory serves as a point of exploration for understanding the artisans represented within the institution and the realities connected to their participation. Each represented artisan can be explored through the relationships connected to their work, including products, practices, knowledge, places, and other contributors where relevant. The purpose of the directory is not simply to gather artisan profiles in one place. It is to provide pathways through which visitors can explore the people whose participation contributes to the institution. Represented Artisans The artisans represented within My Chakchouka participate through a wide range of products, practices, skills, and forms of knowledge. Each representation provides a pathway for understanding an artisan's work through the relationships connected to it, including products, places, practices, contributors, and other relevant forms of context. Explore the represented artisans below. Chmissa Northwest Highlands Sejnane Pottery Adel & Aida Northwest Highlands Honey production Representation Principles Representation within the Artisans Directory is guided by the broader principles of the institution. Artisans are not represented solely because of a product, a profession, or a category. Representation seeks to connect visitors to the people, knowledge, practices, and relationships that contribute to the realities documented within My Chakchouka. Representation is therefore approached through context rather than listing. Each artisan may be connected to different products, places, forms of knowledge, practices, and contributors depending on the nature of their participation and the information available. Representation also develops over time. As documentation expands, relationships become clearer, and new information emerges, representations may evolve to provide a more complete understanding of an artisan's participation within the institution. For this reason, the directory should be understood as an evolving framework rather than a finished archive. Its purpose is not to provide definitive profiles. Its purpose is to support a more connected understanding of the artisans represented within the institution.

Olive wood kitchen and home objects made in Tunisia, valued for density, grain, and durability. Olive Wood Mediterranean olive wood, hand-carved with organic grain for warmth, depth, and daily use. Most Chosen for Daily Use Zephyr — Large Individual Bowl (27 cm) Price €44.00 ADD TO CART Storka – Low Side Serving Bowl (27 cm) Price €39.00 ADD TO CART Zerka – Deep Dinner Plate (27 cm) Price €42.00 ADD TO CART Hout – Large Deep Serving Plate (31 cm) Price €54.00 ADD TO CART Chosen for shared meals Zephyr — Large Individual Bowl (27 cm) Price €44.00 ADD TO CART Storka – Low Side Serving Bowl (27 cm) Price €39.00 ADD TO CART Zerka – Deep Dinner Plate (27 cm) Price €42.00 ADD TO CART Hout – Large Deep Serving Plate (31 cm) Price €54.00 ADD TO CART Shipping Returns Support

Southern Oases in Tunisia, structured around stillness, water-led rhythms, and calibrated continuity. Southern Oases & Desert Edge Stillness, water-led rhythms, and calibrated continuity. Orientation Snapshot Southern Tunisian territory positioned at the northern gateway of the African Sahara Oasis towns functioning as engineered settlements Landscape composed of salt flats, rocky plains, and dune zones A region defined by scale, precision, and environmental authority Operating Conditions Water governs settlement form, agriculture, and social order Oases operate as hydraulic systems with timed distribution and shared regulation Movement responds to surface hardness, salinity, and seasonal temperature Architecture minimizes exposure and visibility alongside heat control Desert towns historically regulated circulation between Africa and the Mediterranean Seasonal shifts alter use without disrupting underlying systems Reality Pins The Tunisian Sahara is structurally compact yet systemically dense Chott el Jerid functions as a salt system with variable passability Oasis agriculture follows a deliberate three-layer ecological design Date palms require manual pollination and continuous labor Low light pollution makes the region one of the clearest night-sky zones in the Mediterranean Winter months attract international presence without altering local structure Material & Making Implications Palm fibers support baskets, cordage, fencing, and repair Clay and brick enable breathable, heat-adapted construction Wool and animal fibers serve insulation and mobility Objects prioritize balance, durability, and integration Handoff Materials follow water hierarchies and desert conditions. Objects reflect restraint, calibration, and long memory.