Welcome to The Weaver's Door

The Weaver’s Door began with a simple idea: to share the beauty, warmth, and craftsmanship of Tunisia with others. Every time I return, I’m drawn to the colors, the textures, and the traditions passed down through generations. Whether I’m walking through olive groves, chatting with locals at the market, or sipping tea with artisans, I’m reminded that home is a feeling—and it’s one I love sharing with you. Welcome in. I hope these stories speak to you and you feel like these gifts were made just for you.

Vivian and her friends standing on a ladder picking olives from a tree — scenes from the source of handcrafted gifts.

A Window Into Tunisian Craft and Culture

The Weaver’s Door began with a journey — one rooted in family, friendship, and a deep love for handmade traditions. During a trip to Tunisia with dear friends, I had the chance to join my husband Jamal’s family for the olive harvest. We spent our days picking olives by hand, pressing them into oil, and experiencing firsthand the beauty and utility of the olive wood artisan goods that are a hallmark of Tunisian life.

HAND PICKING OLIVES IN SAYADA, 2017
A stack of unfinished olive wood bowls and cutting boards sitting on a dusty tile floor inside a woodshop — raw artisan goods in progress.

In Tunisia, olive trees are treasured. With over 82 million trees rooted across the country, their fruit is harvested for oil, and once they stop producing, the wood is thoughtfully repurposed. That same tree — nurtured by generations — lives on through beautiful, durable decorative accents made to last. I was captivated not just by the intricate grain of the olive wood, but by the rhythm of life it represented: intentional, sustainable, and full of soul.

UNFINISHED OLIVE WOOD PIECES ON THE FLOOR OF A WOODWORKING SHOP
A vintage photo of Jamal’s father seated at a wooden loom weaving a fouta towel in 1988 — the legacy behind handcrafted gifts.

Jamal’s family has a deep legacy of weaving as well. In his hometown of Sayada, generations of women once wore traditional garments woven by his family. In those days, the doors of a weaver’s home were always open — a place to stop, share tea, exchange stories, and pick up beautiful handcrafted gifts. That spirit of welcome and connection inspired our name: The Weaver’s Door.

JAMAL'S FATHER AT HIS LOOM IN SAYADA, 1988
Vivian smiling in front of an old wooden weaver’s door with stone archway and crumbling plaster walls — visiting artisan partners for her home accents store.

Each time I return to Tunisia, I’m filled with wonder. I love the soft bleating of lambs in the olive groves, the shepherd guiding his flock just beyond our doorstep — a quiet reminder that some traditions still endure. I wander the vibrant outdoor markets, overflowing with figs, citrus, olives, and hand-painted ceramics in colors that seem to glow in the sun. I watch old-world cooking methods unfold before me, unchanged by time. And I always find beauty in the details — especially in the doors, each one a work of art, weathered and wise.

THESE DOORS ARE HIDDEN TREASURES THROUGHOUT TUNISIA
  • Clay teapots and mint-filled tea glasses on a rooftop table overlooking rooftops of a Tunisian city midday — moments that inspire curated decorative accents.
    AFTERNOON TEA ON A ROOFTOP IN SAYADA.
  • A market vendor’s table full of fresh carrots, potatoes, and squash next to Vivian’s woven basket waiting to be filled — everyday scenes that shape artisan goods.
    SHOPPING THE MARKET WITH HANDWOVEN KOUFA BASKETS MADE FROM LOCAL PALM TREES.
  • A group of women in headscarves and traditional dress sitting on the ground under olive trees, sorting harvested olives into baskets — ancestral labor behind handcrafted gifts.
    SORTING OLIVES IN THE SHADE DURING HARVEST SEASON.

Every piece we offer is a part of that experience. Our fouta towels, each named after a Tunisian city, reflect the colors, textures, and spirit of the places we’ve come to love. And our olive wood kitchenware is a tribute to the trees and hands that shape them.

Vivian flipping through neatly stacked fouta towels on wooden shelves inside a textile shop — personally selecting items for the home accents store.

This shop is more than a home accents store — it’s an invitation. To slow down. To savor. To fill your home with pieces that hold meaning. Whether you're gathering with loved ones, gifting something special, or curating a space with intention, we're honored to be part of your story.

VIVIAN AT THE WEAVERS MARKET HAND-SELECTING FOUTAS
Jamal and a youth soccer medic standing next to a pile of donated shoes and soccer balls — community care beyond artisan goods.

We also do what we can to give back. Most recently, Jamal gathered donations to provide cleats, soccer balls, and first-aid supplies to the local youth soccer team in Tunisia — a small way to support the next generation. During Aid, the special celebration that follows the holy month of Ramadan, we honor another meaningful tradition passed down from Jamal’s mother: preparing and donating food for those who may not have as much. It’s a time for family, generosity, and sharing abundance — values we strive to carry through everything we do.

JAMAL & YOUTH SOCCER TEAM MEDIC, 2024
Jamal and Vivian smiling side by side against a Tunisian sky — the team curating artisan goods and handcrafted gifts with intention.

We’re so glad you’re here.

Come in. Stay a while. Let the world meet you at the door.

Vivian & Jamal Boudhaouia

The Weaver’s Door