The Living Room

Moroccan Leather Poufs — A Thousand Years of Craft

The Moroccan leather pouf is one of the oldest and most enduring objects in the Amazigh domestic tradition. For centuries, low seating — cushions, poufs, banquettes — has defined the Moroccan interior: a space organised around the floor, around gathering, around the act of sitting close to the ground and to one another. The pouf is not a decorative afterthought. It is a functional object with deep roots in the way Moroccan homes are lived in. For a complete guide to the tradition, the styles, and what to look for when buying, see: Moroccan Leather Poufs — The Complete Guide.

How to Use a Moroccan Leather Pouf

The Moroccan pouf is one of the most versatile objects in interior design. Use it as a footstool beside a sofa or armchair, extra low seating around a coffee table, a side table with a tray on top, or a statement object in a reading corner, child's room, or hallway. Its compact form and warm leather palette mean it integrates easily into any interior — contemporary, maximalist, Scandinavian, or layered. To understand the full history and character of this object, read: What is a Moroccan Pouf? Complete Guide.

How Moroccan Leather Poufs Are Made

The poufs and ottomans in this collection are made in the workshops of the Marrakech and Fès medinas, where the craft of leather embroidery has been practised for generations. The leather is goat skin, vegetable-tanned in the city's famous tanneries — one of the last places in the world where this ancient process is still carried out by hand, in open-air stone vats, using natural pigments and traditional methods. The embroidery is worked stitch by stitch, the zip is hand-set on the underside, and each pouf is finished and inspected individually. For a full account of the process, read: How Are Moroccan Leather Poufs Made?

Pouf Styles in This Collection

• Round poufs — the classic Moroccan form, in standard and large sizes
• Rectangular ottomans — a more architectural form, suited to modern interiors
• Embroidered poufs — with hand-stitched geometric or floral patterns on the top surface
• Tile pattern poufs — inspired by Moroccan zellige tilework, embossed into the leather surface

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the poufs sold filled or unfilled? All poufs are sold unfilled. For a step-by-step guide on how to stuff your pouf at home, read: How to Stuff a Pouf — Step by Step Guide.

What leather is used? Vegetable-tanned goat leather, processed in the traditional tanneries of Fès and Marrakech using natural pigments and traditional methods.

How do I care for a Moroccan leather pouf? Wipe clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Condition occasionally with a natural leather balm. Keep away from prolonged direct sunlight. New leather may transfer colour to light fabrics — place on a protective surface until fully settled.

Do you ship internationally? Yes. All poufs ship worldwide. Full shipping and duty details are available at checkout.