Our process
From olive tree to export ready order
A complete view of the ArtisRaw process: responsible sourcing, drying, cutting, hand-finishing, food-safe protection, quality control, packaging and B2B export preparation.
Quick answer
ArtisRaw’s production runs from reclaimed Chemlali olive wood to export-ready orders: licensed sourcing, controlled drying, CNC machining, hand-finishing, food-safe oil-and-beeswax finishing, then QC, ISPM-15 packing and export — all under an ISO 9001 quality system in Sfax, Tunisia.
End-to-end manufacturing
- Sourcing — premium Chemlali olive wood from licensed, end-of-life trees.
- Drying & curing — controlled drying to stabilise the wood.
- Machining — CNC precision for consistent dimensions.
- Handcrafting — artisans refine each piece.
- Food-safe finishing — mineral oil + beeswax, documented.
- QC, packing & export — inspection, ISPM-15 pallets, export documents.
Process overview
Eight core phases that turn raw Chemlali olive wood into premium B2B collections
Responsible sourcing
Selection of authentic Tunisian olive wood from end-of-life trees.
Drying & curing
Wood is stabilised before cutting and shaping to support durability.
Cutting & shaping
Skilled preparation using professional equipment and controlled dimensions.
Hand finishing
Artisans sand, polish and refine every piece by hand.
Food-safe finish
Mineral oil and beeswax are applied to protect and enhance the grain.
Quality checks
Inspection of surface, dimensions, finish, packing and consistency.
Export packing
Products prepared for retail, wholesale cartons or private-label needs.
Documents & shipment
Packing list, invoice, certificates and export preparation for partners.
Step 01 — Raw material
Responsible olive wood sourcing
The process begins with Tunisian Chemlali olive wood, selected for dense grain, natural contrast and durability. We focus on responsible use of end-of-life olive trees and avoid waste by transforming raw material into high-value products.
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Step 02 — Workshop
Cutting, shaping and artisan work
Each product is cut, shaped and sanded according to its category and SKU requirements. The workshop combines professional equipment with hand finishing to preserve the unique character of olive wood.
Quality control
Step 03 — Quality
Inspection, food-safe finish and packing
Each product is checked, oiled with food-grade mineral oil and beeswax, then packed for retail or wholesale. Private-label requests, packaging needs and shipment preparation are handled before export.
WholesaleQuality control timeline
A simple, buyer-facing view of the quality checkpoints every order passes through.
Raw material check
Trunk integrity, density and natural defects reviewed before production.
Cutting check
Dimensions per SKU verified with controlled tolerances.
Surface check
Smoothness, cracks and grain inspected piece by piece.
Finish check
Food-safe oiling and wax coverage verified on every unit.
Packing check
Protection, carton specs and labelling confirmed before closing.
Export check
Documents and batch traceability validated before shipment.
Process FAQs
An ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer with its own factory in Sfax, documented quality control, food-safe finishing and export experience across 30+ countries — built for B2B ordering with sale-ready SKUs and MOQ-based logic.
Exclusively from end-of-life Chemlali olive trees in the Sfax region of Tunisia. Productive trees are protected; only trees that no longer bear fruit enter the workshop.
Yes. Every piece is finished with food-grade mineral oil and beeswax, with material safety documentation available, under an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system.
Through the six-checkpoint timeline above — raw material, cutting, surface, finish, packing and export checks — applied unit by unit with batch traceability.
Yes. Engraving, co-designed SKUs and branded packaging are handled in-house as part of the private-label service.
MOQ starts at 50 units and varies by SKU. Samples are available, with the cost deducted from your first order.
In-stock items ship within 72 hours; custom production takes 6–8 weeks. Transit is typically 5–12 days by air or 25–40 days by ocean.
Yes — ArtisRaw ships to 30+ countries with full export documentation, supporting FOB, CIF, DAP and DDP terms depending on destination.
Yes. We use only end-of-life Chemlali olive trees from the Sfax region, protecting productive groves while giving reclaimed wood a second life as handcrafted products.
Wholesale inquiries
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