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Make a graphic statement with this handcrafted Moroccan cactus silk pillow, measuring approximately 24 inches square. Woven from the resilient …
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Make a graphic statement with this handcrafted Moroccan cactus silk pillow, measuring approximately 24 inches square. Woven from the resilient fibers of the Saharan aloe vera cactus — often called cactus silk or Sabra silk — this large cushion is set on a crisp dove-white ground, with bold charcoal cross-stitch embroidery hand-worked by Moroccan artisans in a technique passed down through generations of Berber weavers. Bold charcoal embroidery meets crisp dove-white in this handcrafted Moroccan cactus silk pillow, its graphic geometry finished with a hand-braided charcoal-and-white cord along every seam. A hand-braided charcoal-and-white cord trims the seams, and raw corner fringe and a zip closure complete the handmade finish.
This substantial pillow works as a bold anchor on a neutral sofa or bed, adding pattern and definition where a quieter piece would recede, or as a striking oversized floor cushion. Each piece is one of a kind, and small variations in stitch placement and exact dimension are part of its handmade character.
This is a handmade Moroccan cactus silk pillow, approximately 24" square, in dove white with bold charcoal cross-stitch embroidery — star medallions, diamond clusters, and a geometric stepped border.
Q: Why do handmade Moroccan pillows list an approximate size instead of an exact one? A: Because each one is hand-loomed and hand-stitched rather than machine-cut, small size variations from piece to piece are normal — usually within an inch — and are part of what makes each pillow genuinely one of a kind rather than a mass-produced copy.
*Colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio
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- Dimensions
- 24ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 24ʺH
- Styles
- Moroccan
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- Morocco
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- New artisanal. Our textiles are handcrafted by skilled artisans, making each piece unique. Minor imperfections are normal and add to … moreNew artisanal. Our textiles are handcrafted by skilled artisans, making each piece unique. Minor imperfections are normal and add to the character and individuality of each piece. These variations are evidence to the handmade nature of our products and should be cherished as part of their beauty. less
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