Handcrafted Olive Wood Products from Tunisia
At Bois Olivier Arfaoui, we craft premium handmade products from the finest olive wood sourced in the heart of Tunisia. Every piece is shaped by skilled artisans in our workshop in Hammamet, using techniques passed down through generations. The result is a collection of 100% natural, chemical-free, and uniquely beautiful olive wood products — built to last and designed to impress.
Whether you are a retailer looking for a distinctive product line, an importer sourcing wholesale quantities, or simply looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, you will find everything you need in our catalogue of over 80 handcrafted references.
Why Choose Tunisian Olive Wood?
Tunisia is home to over 100 million olive trees, many of them centuries old. This extraordinary natural resource gives Tunisian olive wood its exceptional qualities — a rich golden-brown color, deep natural veins, remarkable hardness, and a warm texture that no factory-made product can replicate.
- 100% natural and chemical-free — All our products are finished with food-safe natural oils and beeswax. No varnish, no synthetic coating.
- Naturally antibacterial — Olive wood contains natural phenols that make it genuinely hygienic for kitchen use.
- Exceptionally durable — One of the hardest wood varieties available. With proper care, our products last for decades.
- Every piece is unique — No two olive wood pieces share the same grain or color pattern. Each product is one of a kind.
- Eco-friendly and sustainable — We use only wood from dead or diseased olive trees. No living tree is ever cut.
Our Product Categories
Our collection covers everything from everyday kitchen essentials to decorative pieces and premium gift sets. Browse our main product categories below.
🪵 Olive Wood Cutting Boards
Our olive wood cutting boards are among our most popular products worldwide. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, they are available in round, rectangular, and handle designs. Naturally antibacterial, food-safe, and beautiful enough to serve directly at the table. Available in multiple sizes for retail and wholesale orders.
🥣 Bowls and Baskets
From rustic salad bowls to elegant fruit baskets, our bowl collection combines function and aesthetics. Each piece showcases the natural grain and warm tones of Tunisian olive wood. Perfect for kitchen use, dining table display, or home decoration.
🍽️ Appetizer Trays and Serving Boards
Our olive wood appetizer trays come in 2, 3, and 4-well designs, hand-carved from a single piece of wood. Ideal for serving olives, nuts, cheese, and mezze. A bestseller in European and North American specialty food stores.
🥄 Spoons, Spatulas and Kitchen Utensils
Our range of handmade kitchen utensils includes cooking spoons, slotted spoons, spatulas, and serving sets. Light, durable, and gentle on cookware surfaces. A natural and elegant alternative to plastic or stainless steel.
🍯 Honey Pots and Condiment Holders
Our barrel-shaped honey pots with wooden dippers are a premium gift item with consistently strong retail performance. Also available in apple-shaped and cylindrical designs, perfect for honey, jam, or spice storage.
🍷 Cups, Goblets and Bottles
Hand-turned on a lathe, our olive wood cups and goblets are a showcase of fine Tunisian craftsmanship. Decorative and functional, they make exceptional display pieces and gift items for wine lovers and home décor enthusiasts.
🔪 Cutlery Sets
Our olive wood cutlery sets feature beautifully grained handles paired with high-quality stainless steel blades and forks. Presented in natural packaging, they are ready-to-sell as premium gift sets for kitchenware retailers.
🎁 Games and Gift Sets
From handcrafted chess sets and backgammon boards to curated gift boxes combining kitchen essentials, our games and gift range is designed for specialty retailers and gift shops looking for a unique, high-margin product line.
🌿 Decoration and Home Accessories
Our decorative olive wood pieces — including vases, candle holders, wall art, and napkin rings — bring the warmth and texture of natural wood into any living space. Highly sought after by interior designers, boutique hotels, and home décor retailers.
🧱 Trivets and Saucers
Our olive wood trivets and saucers protect surfaces while adding a natural, artisanal touch to any kitchen or dining table. Available in various sizes and geometric patterns, carved entirely by hand.
Wholesale and Retail — We Work With Everyone
At Bois Olivier Arfaoui, we supply both individual buyers and professional wholesale clients across the world. Our clients include:
- Kitchenware and homeware retailers
- Gift shops and souvenir stores
- Importers and wholesale distributors
- Interior designers and boutique hotels
- Online marketplaces and e-commerce stores
- Corporate gift buyers
For wholesale inquiries, we offer competitive factory-direct pricing, flexible order quantities, and custom packaging options including branded boxes and gift wrapping. Contact us for a wholesale quote.
Our Craftsmanship Process
Every product begins with the careful selection of olive wood sourced exclusively from dead or diseased olive trees — in full compliance with Tunisian environmental law, which strictly protects all living olive trees. The wood is then dried, cut, and shaped entirely by hand using traditional tools.
Our artisans sand each piece progressively to achieve a perfectly smooth surface, then finish it with natural food-safe oil or beeswax to enhance the grain, protect the wood, and bring out its characteristic golden warmth. Every finished piece is individually inspected before packaging.
The result is a product that is not only beautiful — it is honest, traceable, and made with pride.
Eco-Friendly by Design
Sustainability is not a marketing strategy for us — it is built into every step of our process. We source only from trees that are already dead or diseased, meaning no healthy olive tree is ever cut to produce our products. We use no synthetic chemicals, no plastic components, and no harmful finishes.
By choosing our products, your customers are choosing a piece that is:
- ✅ Made from reclaimed natural wood
- ✅ Finished with natural, food-safe materials
- ✅ Handcrafted by local artisans — not mass-produced
- ✅ Biodegradable and plastic-free
- ✅ Produced in a zero-deforestation process
Shipping Worldwide from Hammamet, Tunisia
We ship our handcrafted olive wood products to customers and wholesale buyers across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and beyond. Our proximity to European ports ensures fast and cost-effective delivery — most orders reach France, Italy, Germany, or Spain within 5 to 10 business days.
For large wholesale orders, we offer sea freight options with full export documentation including certificates of origin and EUR.1 movement certificates for preferential EU customs treatment.
Request a Quote or Browse Our Catalogue
Ready to discover our full range of handcrafted olive wood products? We invite you to browse our online catalogue or contact us directly for pricing, samples, or wholesale inquiries.
📍 Bir Bou Rekba — Hammamet, Tunisia
📞 +216 96 606 895
✉️ contact@boisolivierarfaoui.com
