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Woven from the resilient fibers of the Saharan aloe vera cactus — often called cactus silk or Sabra silk — …
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Woven from the resilient fibers of the Saharan aloe vera cactus — often called cactus silk or Sabra silk — this large cushion pairs its warm, heathered rust ground with confident white cross-stitch embroidery, hand-worked by Moroccan artisans in a technique passed down through generations of Berber weavers. A stepped geometric border and radiating star motif share the face of this handcrafted Moroccan cactus silk pillow, hand-stitched in white against a warm sienna-rust ground. The contrast is warm rather than stark, letting the geometric motifs read as rich and grounded instead of graphic. A coordinating braided cord trims the seams, with raw fringe at the corners and a zip closure completing the handmade finish.
This 24” substantial pillow anchors a room with warmth and pattern — layer it on a neutral sofa or bed for an earthy accent, or use it 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 a warm heathered rust with a radiating white star medallion.
Q: Does the color in Moroccan Silk pillows vary between pieces? A: Yes, slightly — the yarn is hand-dyed and hand-woven, so you'll see natural tonal streaking within the rust base, and no two pillows are perfectly identical in shade. That variation is part of the handmade material, not a flaw.
*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
- Sienna
- 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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