Ceramics have been synonymous with Tunisia since Roman times, and this age-old tradition is showcased in the quality of every piece in this collection. Using techniques developed and perfected by the Berber ceramic crafters of Tunisia, European ceramic art flourished around Greece, Spain and Italy. Our Tunisian ceramics line is a truly authentic collection for the discerning connoisseur and the world traveler.
As the Roman Empire expanded its African settlements in the early centuries of the common era, thousands of mosaic floor pavements were fashioned to adorn the townhouses and rural estates of the African upper classes. Between the second and sixth centuries, mosaic art blossomed, particularly in Africa Proconsularis, the region comprising modern Tunisia. So if you want to view the real thing, right now, where do you go? The Bardo Museum is one of the best places (in the world) to go view beautiful mosaics, because so many of the ancient pieces are housed there. The building itself is something of an art piece: it was once the Bardo Palace. Now, it is a go-to location for those interested in viewing mosaics.
The area of Qalala in the island of Djerba in the southeast of Tunisia, is famous for pottery on the wheel, where artisans extract clay from the basins adjacent to the sea and then liquidate it and add other materials until it becomes a soft material. Artisans put mud paste on the wheel and shape it with hands to turn it into utensils and antiques, then they dry it in the sun and place it in the oven to cook it on a low heat and finally they decorate it with natural colors.The city of Nabeul also is very known of the art of ceramic and pottery.