Released on = February 12, 2007, 3:35 am

Press Release Author = Tunisia.com

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Press Release Summary = For the first time ever, authentic arts and crafts from
Tunisia are being sold online in the shopping section of www.tunisia.com. There are
also fabulous discounts available on certain products.

Press Release Body = Norwich, UK - February 13, 2007 - Here is some great news for
true connoisseurs of art. Handmade Tunisian tapestries, Shishas, Mabkhara, ornate
Tunisian lanterns and more rare artifacts sourced deep from the hinterlands of
Tunisia, are now available for purchase at the recently launched online souk at
http://souk.tunisia.com.

This is the first time ever that such rare and coveted masterpieces from Tunisia
have been made available for online purchase. Prior to the launch of the online
store, one would either have to search for these products in the actual souks of
Tunisia, or settle for poor quality imitations available elsewhere.

In the words of Kris Heavens - Director of Tunisia.com, "The artisans of Tunisia are
not in it for the money; they are in it to ensure that the traditional skills and
dedication that originally founded the Tunisian economy remain alive and well. We
have made a conscious effort to source products from the best of artists and
craftsmen in Tunisia and now feel we have an obligation to keep these fine crafts
alive, at the same time allowing discerning buyers to take advantage of the
opportunity to get a hold of these rare products."

The wide range of Tunisian artifacts at the online souk include: rugs and textiles,
jewelry, pipes, kitchenware, perfumes and mabkhara, metal work, lights, olive wood,
glass and a whole lot of other exotic handcrafted objects that come straight from
the workshops of the finest craftsmen and craftswomen in Tunisia. The currently
available selection is only just the beginning and more products (and categories)
will be added routinely.
Most commonly, arts and handicrafts claimed to be from Tunisia are usually the
result of mass production of poor quality work in the sweatshops of other countries.
Through the new online store, Tunisia.com is hopeful that the rich cultural heritage
of the country will be effectively showcased; the hard work and talent of the
artisans will receive much deserved recognition; and that - around the world - true
lovers of art will earn the chance to buy original masterpieces from Tunisia.

The store is also offering a special 5% discount on all Sidi Bou Said Birdcages -
which, in the words of Mr. Heavens, "are quintessentially Tunisian."


Web Site = http://www.tunisia.com

Contact Details = Mr. Kristen Heavens
Tunisia.com
6 Launceston Terrace, Newmarket Road
Norwich, Norfolk, NR2-2HJ, UK
Phone: 00447968040038
Email: support@tunisia.com
Web: http://www.tunisia.com