All of us bundle up old clothes and shoes and take them off to bins for recycling, right? Ever wondered what happens to those things? Every year, thousands of containers of discarded clothing and shoes arrive in Tunisia. Some of it are discarded things from individual homes, while some are last season’s cast off having never been sold or worn.
You’ll see table tops filled with items as you walk down the street in town, but for the truly adventurous we head down to Port de Peche on Friday or Saturday, where the tables go on and on and it’s easy to get lost. Some of it can be total junk, but some of it can be an absolute treasure. Trip has new jeans and a cashmere sweater courtesy of one visit, and I’ve scored more than one Italian leather handbag. I don’t do fur for ethical reasons, but if I did this would be the place to shop for vintage pieces! And it’s not just limited to clothing and shoes. There’s plenty of household goods, fruits, vegetables, and even yarn available.
And if the idea of thrifting isn’t your style, there are lots of new options too….
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