How Tunisia Develops Handicrafts postprint

Abstract: Purpose/significance Tunisia is famous for its handicrafts. A thematic study on how Tunisia develops its handicrafts could provide useful lessons for our country. Method/process This paper summarizes Tunisia’s experience in the development of handicrafts, based mainly on foreign research data and using literature review methods. Result/conclusion Tunisia has five main successful experiences in the development of handicrafts. First, the Tunisian government and all sectors of society have attached great importance to handicrafts and have jointly created a favorable environment for their development. Second, all parts of Tunisia have adapted their crafts to local conditions and have always maintained their crafts, which have been handed down from generation to generation. Third, the Tunisian government and all sectors of society have worked together to establish a relatively mature technical and vocational education and training system. Fourth, Tunisia has vigorously promoted the export of handicrafts to generate income. Fifth, Tunisian handicrafts have found their own way between tradition and modernity.