Laborium is a creative laboratory founded in 2023 by sisters Zine and Sofia Jemmali, united by a passion for design, craftsmanship and conscious creation.
ABOUT LABORIUM
The ambition goes beyond creation alone. Each collaboration is meant to be documented, archived, and shared through exhibitions, films, and stories that give these crafts a lasting place in the cultural record.
Based in Tunis, it started as a space to explore, experiment, and connect; building bridges between artists and artisans across the global south, exchanging practices and creating together to carry traditional crafts into a contemporary, global conversation.
This vision takes two forms: Atelier Laborium, where artists and artisans collaborate on one-of-a-kind art pieces that carry this ambition forward, and Laborium Wear‘s everyday wear, designed for life, customizable with handmade embroidery, bringing that same craftsmanship into something worn every day.
About Zine
Zine's passion for unique fabrics and pieces she wanted to wear herself led her to Laborium, alongside a drive to empower Tunisian craftsmanship. Her background in sustainability and social impact shapes the brand's approach: minimal environmental impact, and real opportunities for the artisans and women behind each piece.
About Sofia
Sofia is a space designer, scenographer, and trained psychologist, moving naturally between disciplines with a sensitive approach to materials, shapes, and the emotions they carry. Her world first took shape through interiors and decor, before expanding into furniture and, eventually, clothing.