Designed by Artists

At the heart of Tacapae are collaborations with artists, with three to four new editions released each year. 

These artists are carefully selected by eL Seed, who curates each collaboration. For every edition, a renowned artist is invited to reimagine the Tacapae bottle, whether through its form, its visual identity, or both. Each artist is given complete creative freedom to design the bottle in their own artistic language and create a collectible object.

The process begins in October during the annual Tacapae olive harvest. Artists are invited to Gabès to experience the season, connect with local artisans, and explore the region’s culinary and cultural heritage. Each edition becomes a reflection of this encounter, honoring both the artist’s universe and the legacy of olive oil in southern Tunisia.

Crafting the Bottle

Each Tacapae bottle is shaped in close collaboration with Alfonso Soto Cerámica, a studio based in southern Spain known for its refined, small-batch ceramic work. Together, we develop custom bottle forms that respond to each artist’s design while honoring the functionality and materiality of traditional olive oil vessels. 

Produced using high-quality stoneware ceramic, the bottles meet the highest standards of food safety and environmental responsibility. The material is non-toxic and low in oxidation, helping to preserve the oil’s natural properties over time. Crafted in La Rambla, a village in Andalusia with a long history of olive oil and ceramics, these bottles are both practical and elegant, shaped by centuries of tradition.