TUNISIA
Guest of honor
in the arts and crafts area of the
Antibes Art Fair 2025
AN EXCEPTIONAL SHOWCASE FOR TUNISIAN
CRAFTSMANSHIP AND DESIGN
Tunisia will be in the spotlight at the 53rd edition of the Antibes Art Fair, one of Europe's leading events dedicated to art, design, and crafts. On this occasion, it will present an exclusive exhibition of 15 original collections, the result of a combination of contemporary design and artisanal expertise.
International recognition for Tunisian crafts and design
Founded over 50 years ago, the Antibes Art Fair is a must-see for collectors and art lovers. Each year, more than 20,000 visitors discover the works of 90 carefully selected French and international exhibitors. As guest of honor, Tunisia benefits from an exceptional showcase to showcase its crafts and design on the international stage. This participation is organized by the Tunisian National Office of Crafts (ONAT) and the Antibes Juan-les-Pins Tourist and Convention Bureau in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), through the Creative Tunisia project, an initiative of the European Tounes Wijhetouna program, funded by the European Union and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS).
A strong ambition: to position Tunisian design on the world stage
This participation is part of a global strategy to promote Tunisian design, which aims to facilitate access for Tunisian designers to international events. After notable participations in Paris Design Week, Milano Home, and Milan Design Week, Tunisia confirms its commitment to promoting dynamic, innovative, and sustainable craftsmanship.
The Tunisian exhibition, located in the crafts area, will immerse visitors in a world where tradition and modernity harmoniously interact. Each piece on display will reflect a revisited artisanal heritage, combining authenticity, creativity, and innovation.
A strong ambition: to position Tunisian design on the world stage
This participation is part of a global strategy to promote Tunisian design, which aims to facilitate access for Tunisian designers to international events. After notable participations in Paris Design Week, Milano Home, and Milan Design Week, Tunisia confirms its commitment to promoting dynamic, innovative, and sustainable craftsmanship.
The Tunisian exhibition, located in the crafts area, will immerse visitors in a world where tradition and modernity harmoniously interact. Each piece on display will reflect a revisited artisanal heritage, combining authenticity, creativity, and innovation.
MABROUKA CHAIBI
MABROUKA CHAIBI is a Tunisian designer passionate about crafts and sustainable design. Graduating in 2011 with a Bachelor's degree in Product Design from the École Supérieure des Arts et Métiers de Mahdia, she quickly broadened her professional horizons by exploring various disciplines related to textiles and crafts.
Over the years, she has specialized in various artisanal techniques, such as weaving and screen printing, as well as hand-weaving silk and the use of plant fibers. This quest for professional development also led her to train in embroidery and develop skills in project and business management.
AL-JAZIA Collection
The "Al-Jazia" light fixture is a creation that combines elegance and nature. Its upper part is finely woven from openwork palm leaves, allowing light to filter through the openings, creating a warm and soft ambiance that diffuses all around. The base, meanwhile, is made of palm wood, adding both robustness and natural beauty to the ensemble. This light fixture, like a metaphor for the palm tree, symbolizes light, generosity, and solidity.
Like Al-Jazia, it embodies grace and wisdom, while paying homage to the majesty of nature and ancestral heritage. "Slingshot" metaphorically refers to a skill passed down from generation to generation, a craft related to the making of slingshots or a form of resistance and defense, symbolizing a kind of devotion and quiet strength. It is a profession which, just like the palm tree, is linked to the culture and history of the tribes.
DORRA KHLASS
Dorra Khlass, an architect and designer who graduated from the National School of Architecture and Urban Planning in Tunis, combines her architectural expertise and passion for design at Sals'al Studio. After teaching in Cameroon, she returned to Tunisia and devoted herself to creating ceramic objects, a material that deeply inspires her.
BLOSSOM Collection
Her lighting and furniture, including the Blossom collection, draw on Mediterranean architectural heritage and Tunisian craftsmanship. Her work explores the balance between simplicity and ornamentation, light and shadow, fullness and emptiness. She draws particular inspiration from the central patio of Tunisian houses, a symbol of contemplation and harmony.
Each piece reveals a meticulous design, integrating floral geometry, arabesques, and architectural symbolism. Ceramic, a noble and ancestral material, is carefully crafted to create objects with pure lines and evocative forms. Whether sculptural lighting fixtures, tables inspired by Islamic motifs, or wall lamps with delicate shadow effects, her creations transcend their function to become true narrative works, straddling tradition and modernity.
Collection BLOSSOM Dorra Khlass
MOHAMED NJAH
Mohamed Njah, born in 1979 in Sfax, TUNISIA is a designer, doctor of design science and technology and assistant professor at the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts of Sfax. He has participated in several collaborations between craftsman and designer, he is also an artistic consultant for several brands such as Edwards, Lord, Urbat, dellacasa, Frikha concept, Massimo furnitures. Co-founder of the furniture brand Richard Luxury Project, participated in September 2023 in Paris Design Week at the Joseph gallery and the Denden Days 2024 exhibition.
DUNE Collection
The “Dune” collection offers an ambiance blending organic and futuristic design, inspired by the natural heritage of southern Tunisia. Dominated by sculptural furniture with soft shapes reminiscent of the Sahara dunes, it rests on a plush rug of woven raw wool.
The space is enhanced by unique lighting: white ceramic lamps from Sajnane, topped with woven palm leaf hats, and an ethereal chandelier composed of cloud-shaped pendants. This subdued lighting reinforces the poetic and avant-garde atmosphere of the space.
Combining contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship, this collection offers an immersive sensory experience while promoting sustainable and eco-friendly local materials.
ZOUHAIER BEN JANNET
Zouhair Ben Jannet, interior architect and designer, is a versatile and visionary creator. A graduate of the Tunis School of Fine Arts, his elegant and poetic style blends tradition and modernity with artistic freedom. In 2003, he founded Air Design Studio, an agency specializing in object design, graphic design, and space planning, ranging from residences to luxury jewelry stores, while modernizing ancestral Tunisian-Mediterranean craftsmanship. In 2017, he won first prize in the Sopal Robinet Design competition for his Cactus collection, which merges industry and Tunisian craftsmanship. In 2019, he was named best designer at Tunisia Design Week for his Fanoos lanterns, inspired by Arab-Islamic heritage. However, it was in 2022 that Zouhair Ben Jannet marked a decisive turning point in his career. He had the honor of presenting to the public, during Tunisia Design Week, a completely new form of Tunisian machine and design, the Kumulus Amphora, a revolutionary machine that produces water from the air, wrapped in an organic and sustainable design, characteristic of Zouhair Ben Jannet.
RAMLA Collection – The Imprint of Time
Ramla is much more than a simple seat. It is a presence, a perfect balance between solid anchoring and fluidity of movement. Inspired by the bassinet, it deconstructs and reinvents its codes to reveal its true essence. A monolithic, sculptural, and tactile object, where the past merges with the present.
Its seat, hand-woven using the ancestral bassinet technique, pays homage to timeless gestures. Solid and structured, it forms a reassuring base. But its base itself frees itself, unravels, and transforms into a suspended breath. Palms, falling strands that brush the ground, a movement frozen in time. And yet, despite its visual mass, Ramla surprises with its lightness. A lightness that defies appearance, allowing the object to integrate fluidly, without ever imposing.
"Ramla is memory and forgetting. It's structure and chaos. An object that anchors itself and breathes."
One detail changes everything: a lateral handle, where two were expected. A calculated imbalance, an instinctive grip, an invitation to a natural gesture. Touches of color slip discreetly between the natural fibers, as if they had always been part of the object.
Ramla doesn't follow fashion; it's timeless. It simply exists. It blends into its environment without being forgotten. It questions, without imposing. It is a fragment of time, transformed into design. An invitation to experience the essence of material and history.
AMINE LASRAM
Amine Lasram is a passionate designer, combining architecture and craftsmanship to create unique ceramic pieces. After ten years of experience in architecture, he specialized in ceramics, notably mastering the Japanese technique of Raku, which gives his creations unique surface effects.
In 2018, he opened his own ceramics studio, where he crafts earthenware to create utilitarian objects, sculptures, and decorative pieces. His work, inspired by nature, architecture, and world cultures, prioritizes sustainable materials and artisanal expertise.
CLOCKS ROCK Collection
Attractive to the balance between aesthetics and functionality, he also developed a collection of handcrafted clocks. Constructed using a technique inspired by architectural models, they combine sleek design, high-quality materials (wood, leather), and mechanical precision.
Committed to a sustainable and timeless creative approach, Amine Lasram designs objects that stand the test of time, combining innovation, tradition, and everyday utility.
CLOCKS ROCK Collection
KHANSA YAZIDI
Interior designer Khansa Yazidi completed her graduate studies at the Tunis School of Design Sciences and Technologies, completing her university studies with a Master's degree in spatial design in June 2016.
She launched her brand of handcrafted faucets and bathroom accessories at the age of 25, after establishing herself as an interior designer in Marrakech.
Committed to a sustainable and timeless creative approach, Amine Lasram designs objects that are meant to stand the test of time, combining innovation, tradition, and everyday utility.
OLEA AUREA Collection
Olea Aurea is much more than a collection: it's an ode to exceptional craftsmanship, a bridge between past and present, where each drop of water becomes a suspended moment, an invitation to contemplation.Born from the fusion of nature and craftsmanship, the Olea Aurea collection celebrates the elegance of the olive tree, a symbol of eternity and light. Each piece, handcrafted in solid brass, reveals the softness of its organic curves!
The faucet, like a supple branch, rises in fluid arabesques, evoking the movement of the wind through the foliage. It is accompanied by a delicately carved basin, where the water lingers slowly, caressing the precious surface like dew on gold leaf. Its necklace, a subtle echo of this harmony, perfects the balance of the whole, creating a dialogue between strength and finesse.
SARRA HAFAIEDH
Maya Luxury is a Tunisian brand renowned for its commitment to high-end art and design. Founded by award-winning designer and artist Sarra Hafaiedh, the brand celebrates the dialogue between tradition and modernity through exceptional creations. Each Maya Luxury piece is a work of art, combining noble materials, exceptional craftsmanship, and contemporary innovation.
Specializing in the creation of art and decorative objects, the brand showcases unique pieces, created in collaboration with the finest local artisans. Whether blown glass, copper, ceramic, or Corian, each material is carefully chosen to tell a story and convey an emotion.
With her collections inspired by the art and ancient history of Carthage, the designer bridges the ages by playing with surprising patterns and symbols steeped in history, using materials that speak both to Carthage's glorious past and its vibrant present, while embracing the boldness of modern design.
Sarra Hafaiedh recently won the prestigious Al ULA Design Awards, a competition that invites designers from the Arab world to showcase the landscape and culture of this region of Saudi Arabia. Sarra Hafaiedh drew inspiration from Alula's cultural heritage by designing a unique and exclusive collection of incense holders, the "Incense Heritage Collection."
FENICIA & LYS DES SABLES Collection
In this quest for excellence, Maya Luxury enters the world of tableware by collaborating with Tunisie Porcelaine for the launch of two new collections. A key player in high-end porcelain, Tunisie Porcelaine combines industrial mastery and artisanal expertise to create pieces of impeccable quality. This alliance marks a bold reinterpretation of porcelain, transforming the art of tableware into a truly artistic and contemporary expression. Through its collections and collaborations, Maya Luxury reaffirms its commitment to preserving and reinventing artistic and cultural heritage, offering creations that transcend time and trends.
ANISSA BEDOUI
Passionate about design and craftsmanship, Anissa Bedoui is an interior designer with over 15 years of experience in the design and execution of a variety of projects, ranging from residential and hospitality to commercial real estate. Her mastery of space, materials, and contemporary trends allows her to create environments that combine aesthetics and functionality.
Beyond interior design, her work illustrates a constant quest for innovation, while remaining deeply rooted in Tunisia's traditional craftsmanship. Inspired by Tunisia's rich heritage, she explores the infinite possibilities offered by artisanal skills, transforming raw materials into decorative and functional objects. This meticulous work, blending tradition and modernity, reflects her commitment to patience, precision, and creativity.
A graduate of ISBAT with a Master's degree in Design Science and Technology (1996) and holder of a Master's degree in Design Science and Technology from ESSTED (2005), Anissa Bedoui continues to explore new techniques and textures, enriching her artistic and artisanal approach.
MYRIAM, LUNJA & SABRA Collection
The creative approach presented through these collections is part of a dialogue between material and human, between past and present, where each gesture shapes much more than objects: it brings to life a memory, a culture, and a heritage. Pottery and halfa, raw and authentic materials, bear witness to a thousand-year-old history carried by Tunisian craftswomen, guardians of a know-how passed down from generation to generation. In the Gafsa region, the Belkhir pottery perpetuates ancestral techniques where imperfection becomes a signature. It is with this in mind that the "Myriam" mirror was designed, named after the craftswoman who crafted it. This project led her to rethink her techniques and break free from traditional techniques to explore a new approach. Similarly, the "Lunja" floor lamp, a blend of earth and fiber, embodies the encounter between tradition and modernity: a hand-crafted pottery base, rooted in heritage, topped with a woven straw shade providing softness and lightness. Finally, the "Sabra" halfa kilim, woven in Kasserine, reflects the strength and resilience of the craftswomen who bring these plant fibers to life.
HASSENE JELJELI
Architect and lighting designer Hassene Jeljeli draws his inspiration from the balance between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design. Based in Tunis, he strives to give a second life to materials recovered from local marble workers, particularly translucent marble, and to enhance them through meticulous craftsmanship.
CLOUD MARBLE Collection
His new collection, titled Cloud Marble, reflects a quest for harmony between strength and delicacy. Comprised of three lamps of distinct dimensions—a decomposed and geometric sphere—this collection explores modularity and interconnectedness. The hammered metal bases, ingeniously designed to interlock, allow for infinite duplication, adding a sculptural and evolving dimension to the creations.
Each lamp rests on a solid marble base, anchoring the creation in raw stability. The light, diffused through the translucent marble, reveals its natural veins and plays with transparency, creating a soft and warm atmosphere. The metal structures, which surround and support the marble, demonstrate precise craftsmanship and offer a powerful visual contrast with the purity of the mineral material.
With Cloud Marble, Hassene Jeljeli doesn't just design luminous objects: he tells a story, that of a dialogue between light and matter, between the artisan and his material. Each piece is designed to enhance interiors while celebrating the heritage and local resources of the Mediterranean.
MONA ABID
Passionate about design, innovation, and responsible entrepreneurship, Mona Abid has built her career around these values. A graduate of the Higher Institute of Arts and Crafts in Sfax, she founded Le Bazar, a brand committed to creating sustainable and local solutions for the promotional products market.
With eight years of experience, she has developed multidisciplinary expertise spanning product design and development, marketing and communications, as well as production management and business development. In 2024, she joined the Lab'ess incubator, benefiting from a structured program that allows her to better define her medium- and long-term objectives. This support also offers her the opportunity to participate in financing programs to support Le Bazar's growth. Through this experience, Mona Abid has enriched her business management skills, expanded her professional network, and strengthened her position in the B2B sector and partnerships with local and international companies.
The CONTEMPORARY HERITAGE collection
Revisits traditional Tunisian furniture by combining ancestral know-how and refined design. Crafted with high-quality, sustainable materials, it combines the robustness of black-stained beech wood with the finesse of natural rush, hand-woven by craftswomen in Gabès.
The Bench embodies the balance between tradition and modernity. Its woven natural rush seat provides a warm and durable texture, making this piece a tribute to Tunisian artisanal heritage. The "Mida" coffee table, inspired by the traditional Tunisian table, combines a beech wood frame with a woven rush top, creating a subtle contrast between modernity and authenticity.
NEJIB BEL HAJ
Nejib Bel Hadj, a certified embroiderer, advanced technician in textile design, and founder of the Tilli Tanit workshop, is the son and grandson of experienced embroiderers from the city of Mahdia. Through the workshop, he teams up with his sister Zahra Bel Hadj and the region's skilled hands to experiment, innovate, and preserve this heritage of knowledge and culture.
PATIO Collection
This series of three embroidered tapestries pays homage to the patio and the nature that surrounds it. Designed as vehicles for personal and collective narratives, they blend different natural fibers, echoing the richness of the elements and textures inherent to this space.
The patio is seen here as a place of life, sharing, and connection: an intimate space where memories, exchanges, the familiar smells of home, sunlight, and an openness to the sky mingle. These everyday elements, rooted in collective memory, come to life through contemporary embroidered compositions.
Oscillating between figuration and abstraction, these tapestries invite free interpretation, where each viewer can project their own vision and feelings. This project thus offers a poetic reinterpretation of the patio, highlighting both its architectural and emotional dimensions through delicate and meticulous textile work.
IMEN CHARFI
Imen Charfi is an experienced product designer with over 23 years of experience in the industrial sector, spanning the design and production of innovative products, mastering production processes, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Over the past seven years, she has developed solid expertise in the field of craftsmanship, creating refined objects that showcase traditional skills while exploring new techniques and materials.
Passionate about design in all its forms, Imen Charfi has worked in various professional fields, enriching her skills and broadening her vision of the profession. Her career is marked by a strong and varied commitment, demonstrating her ability to innovate and adapt to changes in the sector.
GHRAM Collection
The Ghram seating series invites a sensory immersion into the ancestral know-how of Kerkennah, a region rich in artisanal heritage that is evident in each piece of furniture. This collection, available in different sizes, offers a variety of stools, poufs, cushions, and armchairs. Each incorporates elements of comfort and beauty that transcend mere furniture. The shapes harmonize, blending subtly within the space, whether as a single seat or a larger ensemble. The contrast between the rigidity of natural materials and the suppleness of hand-woven fabrics invites a tactile and visual experience of rare finesse.
The materials used, such as natural fibers, demonstrate a mastery of weaving passed down from generation to generation. The silk threads that bind the fibers are delicately matched with the embroidery, creating a subtle interplay of textures and colors that elevates this utilitarian object to the status of a work of art. Ghram chairs are not just functional objects; they reflect a culture, a tradition, and a continuous quest for artisanal excellence.
IMEN BOUDEN
Imen Bouden began her art studies at the Fine Art workshop in Tunis before continuing her training at the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Paris and the Saint-Fargeau workshop. Passionate about mosaics, she furthered her studies at the Beaux-Arts romains workshop, in the Tunis craft village. Driven by a desire to revisit this ancient art, she developed an innovative relief mosaic technique, resulting in a collection of original objects and paintings. She has participated in several exhibitions, including "The Olive Tree, King Tree" in 2022 and international biennials, such as the Del Sur Biennial: "People in Resistance in Venezuela in 2020."
In 2020, she co-founded Galerie IN, a virtual platform dedicated to the discovery and acquisition of works of art. A psychologist and coach, she is also behind a personal development concept combining art and coaching, entitled “The Artist, It’s Me”.
NEW CREATIONS Collection
Like tiny pixels or fragments, these relief mosaic paintings capture the beauty of olive branches and intoxicating jasmine sprigs. These paintings are a continuation of the artist's collection of relief mosaic pictorial works, created using an ancient technique inherited from the Romans, enriched with an innovative 3D touch. They are crafted entirely from marble and natural stone. Create a unique composition according to your desires, combining one or more pieces for a personalized result.
DANSEURS CITOYENS SUD
SOUTH CITIZEN DANCERS NO NAME ECOLAB PROJECT
The Tunisian association Danseurs citoyens Sud developed the NO NAME ECOLAB project to promote sustainable craftsmanship by integrating design, innovation, and responsible marketing, while creating synergies with the cultural and tourism sectors. Faced with economic, social, and environmental challenges, the workshop adopts an eco-responsible approach, promoting Tunisian artisanal know-how and ancestral techniques to ensure the uniqueness and sustainability of each creation. It transforms local raw materials and natural waste into high-value artisanal products.
The project also has a positive social impact by integrating local communities and strengthening the skills of artisans, while generating sustainable employment opportunities, particularly for youth and women.
The workshop aims to position eco-responsible Tunisian artisanal products on the international market, by adopting a circular economy and sustainable development approach.
The Palma Lighting Collection
is a direct result of this approach. Through this work, NO NAME ECOLAB aims to become a benchmark in sustainable and innovative design, establishing strategic partnerships and positioning its products in demanding international markets. The products on display were developed by a multidisciplinary team, including artists Mohamed Amine Hamouda, Ahmed Guerfel, and Jassem Belayadi.
53rd edition of Antibes Art Fair
For those curious about fine materials, excellent craftsmanship, and wonderful artistic discoveries, head to the 53rd edition of the Antibes Art Fair, dedicated to modern and contemporary art and fine crafts!
This fair will take place on the Pré des Pêcheurs esplanade in Antibes. Within it, there will be a designer space (Antibes Design Métiers d’Art) where some fifty artisans with exceptional expertise from France and abroad will celebrate the vitality and diversity of fine crafts. A love of materials, technique, and a job well done is the credo of these creators. A unique ten-day opportunity to meet them, share their inspirations, and acquire favorite pieces: furniture, tableware, jewelry, wall hangings, curiosities, and collectibles... unique, rare pieces made in their workshops.
Each year, a Mediterranean country or artist is invited to showcase the diversity and richness of its expertise. In 2025, Tunisia is the guest of honor. In partnership with the Tunisian National Office of Handicrafts and Créative Tunisia, the fair will showcase the best of Tunisian craftsmanship and design.
A dozen designers will present their works and worlds in a dedicated space. From ceramics to glass to natural fiber weaving, the history and uniqueness of each Tunisian region will be highlighted with pieces such as the "Al-Jazia" light fixture by Mabrouka Chaibi, which combines elegance and nature, or the tables by Dorra Khlass, inspired by the ancestral geometric motif "The Breath of the Compassionate." Zouhair Ben Jannet's "Ramla," meaning "sand," is a pouf inspired by desert dunes that transcends its function to become a true work of art. Sarra Hafaiedh's Salammbô collection, whose blown glass bowls are inspired by the natural beauty of the Mediterranean and the rich cultural influences of Carthage, embodies more than ever the elegance and finesse characteristic of the craftsmanship of the time.
ROYAL ARTS VISIONS; TUNISIA Guest of honor in the arts and crafts area of the Antibes Art Fair 2025