The manufacture of tin

TUN00066
Note

The manufacture of tin

Collection title

Craftsmen

ID

TUN00066

Source

TT (TN)

First broadcast date

11/16/2010

Production year

2010

Abstract

In the city of Sfax, in Southern Tunisia, there is a firm specialized in tin which is called 'Al kasadria'(tin factory) This traditional craft is endangered because it is linked to a disappearing copper industry. In the early nineteenth century ,Tunisian families were keen to equip their homes with copper utensils and antiques. These traditions are perpetuated in some families in large cities, punctuated by the seasons and festivals. Indeed, with the approach of the month of Ramadan or Eid El Adha, markets redouble activity and propose stalls filled with cooking utensils of all kinds. However, because of the dangers of handling chemicals and drudgery, few young people today are attracted to this profession, especially as few clients can afford the high cost of copper saucepans and tin.

Type

video

Production companies

  • Tunisian TV - Own production

Broadcaster

Télévision Tunisienne - Télévision Tunisienne 2

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Industry, energy

Secondary themes

  • Society and way of life
  • Society and way of life / Public areas and social issues
  • Tourism and cultural sites / Urbanism and cities / Capitals

Credits / Cast

  • Kettani Ilham - Journalist
  • Debbabi Mustapha - Producer

Period of events

  • From 1925 to 1950

Map locations

  • Tunisia - North - Sfax

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

16m52
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