"After a long manufacturing process, Tunisian artisan and master craftsman Outaiel el-Jaoui hand makes the finishing touches to the "chechia" made from wool: brushing, moulding and ironing them before sale, a trade he learnt from his father at a young age. Master craftsman Outaiel el-Jaoui meticulously prepares traditional "chechias" at his small store in the Ech-Chaouachine — or "chechia" makers’ — souk in the medina of Tunis. For more than 30 years, he has been selling the hat claimed as the national headwear of Tunisia, and commonly worn across North Africa. added Outaiel el-Jaoui. Despite the downturn on the number of manufacturers, the Tunisian craftsman strives to preserve national headwear.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 01, 2022 13:53 UTC