Master craftsman Outaiel el-Jaoui meticulously prepares traditional "chechias" at his small store in the Ech-Chaouachine — or "chechia" makers’ — souk in the medina of Tunis. With only a dozen craftsmen still producing the hats in the souk, el-Jaoui is one of the last manufacturers of this traditional Tunisian headdress, a symbol of the North African nations rich heritage. "It takes a lot of patience. The person's personality should have an artistic spirit", says the Tunisian artisan. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES