Whether you need a nap or a snack, Qartaj will make it beautiful with these graphic pillows and beautifully burled olive-wood kitchenware. Combining the artisans’ ancestral knowledge with creative innovation, this fair-trade enterprise is preserving heritage craft while bringing Tunisian styles to the modern marketplace. Made to order and custom created, these pieces help Qartaj develop social equity between rural and urban areas throughout Tunisia.

The name Qartaj comes from Carthage, home of the ancient Carthaginian civilization, which was known for its commercial activities—recognized for its artistry by the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and Spanish. Now it’s your turn to recognize. If you’re sleepy, rest your head on the gray-striped, silk-and-wool pillow. Hungry? Scoop couscous out of the terracotta tagine with a soft olivewood serving spoon. Pile it high in your ethically handmade stone bowl and chow down. You’ll be satisfied knowing you’re supporting sustainable development.