Ancient Chemlali olive tree at sunset in Tunisia

About ArtisRaw

Discover our Story

Premium Olive Wood, Crafted in Sustainability

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ArtisRaw was founded in Sfax, Tunisia in 2019 by Mohamed Bilel Cherif, Ahmed Sakka and Ihsen Triki. The company pairs 25+ registered artisans with CNC precision and an ISO 9001 quality system — a “Crafts 4.0” model serving wholesale partners in more than 30 countries.

Born in Tunisia, made for global wholesale partners

ArtisRaw transforms reclaimed Tunisian Chemlali olive wood into premium handcrafted collections for kitchenware, hospitality, retail, gifting, home décor, beauty and lifestyle brands.

Rooted in the craftsmanship of Sfax, we combine authentic Mediterranean heritage with reliable export-ready service, offering wholesalers and retailers worldwide quality products, private-label solutions and factory-direct fulfilment.

The ArtisRaw world in four visuals

Olive grove — responsible sourcing
Responsible olive wood sourcing
ArtisRaw workshop production in Sfax
Own factory in Sfax
Dense Chemlali olive wood grain
Chemlali dense grain
Wholesale collections ready for export
Premium wholesale collections

Premium quality & craftsmanship

Crafted from premium Tunisian olive wood, each piece reveals the unique character, beauty and durability of nature.

Excellence & reliability

Every product undergoes careful selection, quality control and food-safe finishing to meet the expectations of global buyers.

Mediterranean heritage & innovation

Inspired by generations of craftsmanship, we combine traditional expertise with modern production standards.

Sustainability & impact

We transform reclaimed olive wood into lasting creations, supporting responsible sourcing, local artisans and a more sustainable future.

More than a workshop — a dedicated production facility

ArtisRaw combines traditional hand tools with professional woodworking equipment, producing consistent quality at scale while keeping the authentic handmade character of olive wood.

LocationSfaxRoute Saltania Km 4.5, Tunisia, in the Mediterranean olive region.
Facility typeFactoryDedicated olive wood manufacturing plant with specialised production areas.
Team11+Skilled artisans, designers, QC specialists and operations staff.
Capacity1000+Unit orders fulfilled regularly for B2B partners.

End-to-end manufacturing process

From raw material sourcing to export packaging, every step is built for traceability, consistency and quality control.

  1. Raw material sourcing

    Selection of authentic Tunisian olive wood from end-of-life trees.

  2. Drying & curing

    Wood stabilised before cutting and shaping to support durability.

  3. Machining & shaping

    Skilled preparation using professional equipment and controlled dimensions.

  4. Handcrafting

    Artisans sand, polish and refine every piece by hand.

  5. Food-safe finishing

    Mineral oil and beeswax applied to protect and enhance the grain.

  6. QC, packaging & export

    Inspection, retail or wholesale packing, documents and shipment preparation.

ArtisRaw ISO 9001:2015 certificate

Certification

World’s first ISO 9001 certified olive wood manufacturer

ArtisRaw is certified for the design, production and sale (national and international) of olive wood articles — operating a documented quality management system across the full workflow.

  • ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system
  • Documented quality inspections and full batch traceability
  • Food-grade finishing with material safety documentation
  • Export documents prepared per destination market
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The founders behind ArtisRaw

Co-founder & CEO

Mohamed Bilel Cherif

Leads ArtisRaw’s wholesale strategy and export partnerships across global markets.

Head of Design — registered artisan

Ihsen Triki

Designs every collection and reviews each product family for craft, function and durability.

Co-founder — Operations

Ahmed Sakka

Runs production, quality systems and the factory workflow in Sfax.

ArtisRaw olive wood collection on display

Stories worth telling

ArtisRaw isn’t just about products; it’s about stories worth telling — tradition, sustainability and longevity.

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