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Fémin’Art 2019: Tunisian Craft Meets Asia

Fémin’Art International, the meeting place for Tunisian craft and handmade design, opens its doors on 30 November and 1 December 2019. It gathers nearly 100 designers and craftswomen from every corner of Tunisia alongside a dozen embassies, each bringing produce from its own region and a full cultural programme. More than 4,000 visitors are expected.

More than 4,000 visitors expected

Rich, varied and international, this one-of-a-kind event spans everything from clothing and accessories to tableware, by way of regional produce.

Nearly 1,000 m² of Tunisian and international gifts, objects and regional produce

Over two days, nearly 100 Tunisian and international exhibitors show their newest pieces, their craft and their expertise — in the same spirit as the Made in Tunisia revival that La Sultane champions, and to the visitor’s great delight.

What’s on show

What’s happening

Saturday 30 November 2019

A live Indonesian cooking demonstration, Indonesian folk dance and a parade of traditional Indonesian dress.

Sunday 1 December 2019

A live Pakistani cooking demonstration, an Indonesian batik demonstration, a parade of traditional Sudanese dress and Russian folk dance.

Fémin’Art 2019: practical details

Fémin’Art 2019 runs from Saturday 30 November to Sunday 1 December 2019 at the UTICA headquarters (Cité El Khadhra, Tunis). Doors open to the public on Sunday from 10am to 7pm, and admission is free.

Frequently asked questions

When and where does Fémin’Art 2019 take place?
On 30 November and 1 December 2019, at the UTICA headquarters, Cité El Khadhra in Tunis. The event opens to the public on Sunday from 10am to 7pm, and admission is free.
How many visitors and exhibitors are expected?
More than 4,000 visitors and nearly 100 Tunisian and international exhibitors, across nearly 1,000 m² of space.
What is on show at Fémin’Art 2019?
Clothing, accessories and leather goods, tableware, and regional produce from Tunisia and abroad.
What is happening on Saturday 30 November?
A live Indonesian cooking demonstration, Indonesian folk dance and a parade of traditional Indonesian dress.
And on Sunday 1 December?
A live Pakistani cooking demonstration, an Indonesian batik demonstration, a parade of traditional Sudanese dress and Russian folk dance.
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