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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. Stacked diamond clusters mark each corner of this handcrafted Moroccan cactus silk pillow, hand-stitched in charcoal against dove-white in a pattern rooted in traditional Berber symbolism. 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. Displays natural variation in grain, knots, and live-edge character — no two tables are alike. New artisanal. Displays natural variation in grain, knots, and live-edge character — no two tables are alike. less
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