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Pottery
In Algeria, pottery is different from one region to another, as a result of various influences it has been throughout history. If the manufacturing steps are substantially the same, the result is far from identical. In Kabylie, for example, pottery, decorated with motifs and dyed red. To the south of Adrar, there are objects of original forms and black. The pottery in Mountains of Nementcha are shaped in the clay-toned rose and decorated with brown drawings. Initially, the objects were made by family and exchanged between neighbours. Today you can find one for sale across the country.

The music
The music is of particular importance in the Algerian daily life. It accompanies every event of life, whether happy or unhappy. Among other things, you’ll find the Arab-Andalusian music and its derivative the Malouf, the Bedouin singing, music of Tuareg regions in Tamanrasset and Djanet and raï is particularly popular with young people.

Carpets
Each region has its style. They differ in their motives and their colours but their composition varies little. Generally, carpets are made with wool sheep, sometimes mixed with goat hair to obtain more robust thread. Each year in March, the town of Ghardaia, located 600 km south of Algiers, is organizing a big party of carpets. The opportunity for many weavers to meet, to present their works and participate in competitions. Other events about carpets take place especially in Ain El Hammam.

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