Abdelrazak’s cousin, the son of a former regional crafts deputy, introduced him to olive wood. After three years of professional training he joined the French company in the early 90s and his tenacity and meticulousness quickly helped him become one the company’s favorites in making cutlery. Recently he taught his wife everything he learned about the making of olive wood products and she is now his business partner, together they run their workshop and dream of expanding their business.