Four best souvenirs from Tunisia

As-salamu alaykum!
When traveling, one must not forget to buy souvenirs.
This is true not only for Tunisia, but it often causes a lot of deliberation.
Not just for yourself, but for friends, loved ones, and colleagues.
The recipients vary, but the common desire is to bring joy.
We will introduce a variety of Tunisian souvenirs and recommend them for different people.

Palm leaf crafts

[Recommended for] Friends, for distribution

First, we introduce crafts made from palm trees.
Palms, which thrive in harsh environments, have long supported people's lives.
Each palm leaf is carefully handwoven to create intricate products.
Hats and bags 30 TND (approximately 1,500 yen) Around this price, the adorable keychains are surprisingly2TND(about100circle)affordable.
If you buy in bulk, they might offer a discount.

Olive wood crafts

[Recommended for] Friends' couples, family

Next, we introduce crafts made from olive wood.
Tunisia boasts one of the world's top olive production levels, utilizing not only the fruit but also the wood.
While palm crafts often include accessories, olive crafts are mostly household items, especially kitchen-related, taking advantage of the wood's hardness and durability.
There are unique Tunisian household items like mortars and honey dippers.
Cutting boards are particularly popular among Japanese people.

The wood is hard, and I thought it would be very pleasant to cook on it.
It is also characterized by its weight and durability.
5 for small items such as spoonsTND(Approx.0circle)～、The cutting board15TND(Approx. 750circle)～And these too were affordably priced.

Pottery

[Recommended for] Close friends, loved ones, family

Next, we have pottery, a traditional craft representing Tunisia.
Nabeul, famous as a pottery town, is a sister city with Seto City in Aichi Prefecture, known for producing Seto ware.
There are not only traditional patterns but also pottery that blends tradition with modernity, making it enjoyable just to look at.

This time, I visited an exhibition and saw various workshops, and there are many shops in the town, all brimming with originality.
I was truly at a loss about which one to buy.
There are also essential items for traditional Tunisian cuisine, such as olive oil containers and tagine pots.

For inexpensive items (like small cups), it's 5TND(Approx.0circle )～, Prices vary widely.
As you walk around the town, you're sure to encounter something that catches your eye, so I recommend visiting several shops and carefully selecting.

paste

[Recommended for] Anyone

Lastly, I introduce a paste to put on bread and other items.
You might wonder if it's worth coming all the way to Tunisia to buy this, but this is my top recommendation!
In Japan, peanut cream or liver paste typically combines one type of ingredient with sugar and preservatives, but Tunisian products are different.
For example, chickpeas × lentils, pistachios × peanuts, sesame × nuts,2They seem to mainly combine more than one type of ingredient without adding any sugar.

When you taste it, you first experience a rich aroma, followed by a simple umami and the natural sweetness of the ingredients spreading in your mouth.
Tunisians eat it with bread, but for Japanese people, it pairs excellently with mochi!
It's a special souvenir I hope everyone will try.
In addition to the jar type, there was also a powdered type.
The powdered form is mixed with olive oil to make a paste.
The price for the bottle type is 20TND(Approx. 750circle )~, the powdered type was 10 TND (about 500 yen)~.
The jar type can be stored at room temperature for about a year, and the powder for even longer.

How was it?
Besides what I've introduced here, Tunisia offers a wealth of perfect souvenirs like olive oil, jam, copperware, and dates.
All are available at reasonable prices, so be sure to find your favorite item and take it home with your travel memories.