Engraving on copper

Collection title

Craftsmen

ID

TUN00068

Source

TT (TN)

First broadcast date

12/09/2010

Production year

2010

Abstract

The engraving on copper is one of the oldest Islamic arts . Creative craftsmen engrave and carve pots and antiques objects .They use burins or gravers to cut the design into the surface . This craft is transmitted from one generation to another ,it requires effort , patience and a high artistic human finesse . . Each country has its specific inscriptions . Tunisia is distinguished by engravings on dishes and household objects made ​​of red and white brass. The artisan uses a hammer and nails of various sizes to engrave and create designs according to forms and colors . This craft remains an essential aspect of theTunisian heritage of traditional products.

Type

video

Production companies

• Tunisian TV - Own production

Broadcaster

Télévision Tunisienne - Télévision Tunisienne 2

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Markets and crafts

Secondary themes

• Tourism and cultural sites
• Society and way of life
• Art, Culture and Knowledge / Fine arts
• Art, Culture and Knowledge / Writing, graphic culture
• Tourism and cultural sites / Urbanism and cities
• Tourism and cultural sites / Eco-tourism development
• Economy / Industry, energy
• Society and way of life / Women
• Society and way of life / Public areas and social issues
• Art, Culture and Knowledge / Fine arts / Painting
• Tourism and cultural sites / Urbanism and cities / Capitals

Credits / Cast

• Kettani Ilham - Journalist
• Debbabi Mustapha - Producer

Period of events

• From 1500 to 1800

Map locations

• Tunisia - North

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

17m23