Blue Fish
Traditional Tunisian Chechia in Night Black
The traditional hat of Tunisia, the chechia is far more than a simple felt cap. For centuries, artisans have crafted chechias using a meticulous process that remains largely unchanged today: wool is crocheted, felted, brushed, dyed, and shaped by hand until it emerges as a graceful, sculptural form.
Made by Mohamed Ali Troudi, one of Tunisia's last master chechia makers, each chechia takes nearly four months to complete. The result is a refined piece of wearable heritage that reflects generations of craftsmanship and tradition.
Material: 100% wool
Sizes: Available in size Small (21″ Circumference, 6.6″ D), Medium (22″ Circumference, 7.16″ D), Large (24″ Circumference, 7.64 D)
For sizing, measure the circumference of your head at mid-forehead. Alima is 5’10” and wears a size Small
Care: Dry clean
Easy returns
To Blue Fish founder Leila Ben Gacem, Tunisia means hope. She sees a country at a geographic crossroads where cultures have collided and co-mingled, and she’s dedicated herself to telling that story. Through Blue Fish, Ben Gacem promotes and celebrates Tunisian heritage, supporting local artisans and creating sustainable economic impact by introducing their handmade work to new customers. Her favorite place to visit inside Tunisia is the Medina of Tunis, a place she describes as “dense with human and heritage stories” where there’s a new discovery around every corner.
