Tunisian puppet maker – in pictures

Tunisian Dalila Labidi, 73, makes puppets in her workshop in Ben Arous, Tunis. All photos EPA
Tunisian Dalila Labidi, 73, makes puppets in her workshop in Ben Arous, Tunis. All photos EPA
Assistant Laila shows one of the puppets Dalila has made.
Assistant Laila shows one of the puppets Dalila has made.
Dalila has been creating the dolls for more than 40 years. 'I have made more than 15,000 puppets since I started', she says.
Dalila has been creating the dolls for more than 40 years. 'I have made more than 15,000 puppets since I started', she says.
Dalila regularly exhibits her puppets at the Craftsmanship Fair in Tunis.
Dalila regularly exhibits her puppets at the Craftsmanship Fair in Tunis.
She also shows her work at international fairs in France, Spain, Italy, Germany and the US.
She also shows her work at international fairs in France, Spain, Italy, Germany and the US.
In Tunisia, people can buy directly from her workshop.
In Tunisia, people can buy directly from her workshop.
The theatrical genre of puppets in Tunisia dates back to the 14th century, a tradition Dalila hopes will continue.
The theatrical genre of puppets in Tunisia dates back to the 14th century, a tradition Dalila hopes will continue.