Copper

Collection title

Maalem

ID

TUN00010

Source

TT (TN)

First broadcast date

1979

Production year

1979

Abstract

The working of copper began in Tunisia since the reign Aghlabid and it has spread to other cities and especially in the capital Tunis and was developed thanks to the Syrian families. Imported copper is manufactured in a specialized souk "Souk Ennahas". The steps in making copper utensils include: shaping, engraving, mortally. The working of copper coveres kitchen utensils, decorative accessories, which are highly demanded by Tunisians and tourists. Various plans: an antique, a close-copper ingots - Varied plan of souk of copper - the copper plate development: immersion - pounding - an interview with an architect of copper - the tools used in craft copper - a craftsman's workshop - the different stages of manufacture of copper utensils - panoramic Map of the workshop - Closeup of a spark of fire - various shots of the manufacture of mortar pestle - various shots of burning copper - Plan of the Souk of copper in the traditional medina of Tunis - Plan on several cooking utensils and decorative accessories.

Type

video

Production companies

• Tunisian TV - Own production

Broadcaster

Télévision Tunisienne - ERTT

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Art, Culture and Knowledge

Secondary themes

• Historical heritages
• Economy / Markets and crafts

Credits / Cast

• Berrahal Jamel Edine - Director

Period of events

• From 500 to 1000

Map locations

• Tunisia - North - Tunis

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

27m42

Additional information

Transferred from TC79/7499