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Moroccan Leather Ottoman — Turquoise | Round Embroidered Pouf | Moroccan Corridor®

Moroccan Corridor®

Moroccan Leather Ottoman - Turquoise

Crafted in Marrakech, Morocco

Regular price $199.00 Sale price $157.00

Hand-stitched. Vegetable-tanned. Made entirely by hand in the workshops of Marrakech.

This round leather ottoman is made from vegetable-tanned goat leather, sourced and processed in the tanneries of the Marrakech medina. The embroidery is worked stitch by stitch by a single artisan. The turquoise colour is achieved through natural dyeing — it has the depth and warmth that synthetic pigments cannot replicate, and will develop a patina that is entirely its own.

Dimensions: H 32cm × D 53cm. Use it as a footstool, low seat, side table with a tray, or statement object in any room.

Details

  • Material: vegetable-tanned goat leather
  • Embroidery: hand-stitched
  • Colour: turquoise, naturally dyed
  • Dimensions: H 32cm × D 53cm
  • Zip closure on underside
  • Sold unfilled — see our filling guide
  • Made in Marrakech, Morocco

Care

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.

Each pouf is handcrafted individually. Minor variations in colour, stitch density, and form are inherent to the process.

Imagine if you could be satisfied and content with your purchase. That can very much be your reality with the Moroccan Leather Ottoman - Turquoise.

Inventory Last Updated: Aug 14, 2026

Turquoise — The Colour of Moroccan Tiles

Turquoise — The Colour of Moroccan Tiles

Turquoise is the colour of Moroccan tiles, of the Atlantic at Essaouira, of the glazed pottery stacked in the souks of Fès. It is one of the oldest colours in the Moroccan visual tradition — a pigment derived from copper minerals, used for centuries in zellige tilework, in painted cedarwood ceilings, in the doors of the medina. When an artisan in the Marrakech medina dyes a piece of leather turquoise, they are working within a colour tradition that stretches back a thousand years.

This pouf is made in the workshops of the Marrakech medina, 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 panels are cut by hand, stitched together along radiating seams, and finished with a hand-embroidered floral medallion at the centre. The zip is set by hand on the underside.

Each pouf is made individually. The turquoise will deepen and settle with use, developing a patina that is entirely its own. That is not a flaw. It is the signature of the hand.

Object Origin

Craft City Marrakech, Morocco
Material Goat leather sourced and vegetable-tanned in Marrakech, Morocco
Construction Goat leather exterior with hand-stitched embroidered pattern. Zip closure on underside. Available unfilled or filled (USA, Canada, Australia, UK only). Dimensions: H32cm × D53cm.
Technique Hand-stitched embroidery on vegetable-tanned goat leather

This item is featured in: Round Ottomans from Leather Poufs Ottomans Gallery


The round Moroccan leather ottoman is one of the oldest continuously produced objects in the Moroccan craft tradition — known in Moroccan dialect as the Stormia, rooted in Ottoman and Arab seating culture, refined over centuries by the artisans of Fès and Marrakesh into the form you see here.

Each ottoman in this collection is hand-stitched from full-grain goatskin, vegetable-tanned in the traditional tanneries of Morocco and dyed with natural pigments — saffron, poppy, indigo, henna. The embroidery is worked by hand in silk or metallic thread. No two pieces are identical. The leather develops a rich patina with use, deepening in colour and warmth over years.

Available in a range of natural dye colours — cognac, deep red, tan, ivory, turquoise, pistachio, orange — and in natural oil-tanned leather. Each piece is sourced directly from the maâlem who made it.


More Than a Store

Moroccan Corridor was not created to sell Moroccan products. It was created to preserve, celebrate, and share the remarkable craftsmanship traditions that have shaped Morocco for centuries.

Every object we present begins long before it reaches a home. It begins with a material, a place, a workshop, and the hands of an artisan whose knowledge has often been passed down through generations.

Our role is simple: To identify exceptional craftsmanship and bring it to those who value authenticity, beauty, and cultural heritage.

We do not manufacture. We do not mass-produce.

We select.

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New to Moroccan leather?

Discover everything about:

  • leather tanning and dyeing traditions
  • natural materials and finishes
  • how to assess quality
  • authenticity
  • sizing and shapes
  • care and maintenance
→ Read The Complete Guide to Moroccan Leather

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Frequently Asked Questions

We make everything ourselves — no third-party suppliers, no resellers. We control the entire process: material selection, manufacturing, finishing, and quality control. We communicate directly — real answers from the people who create your product.
Each of our ottomans is handcrafted by skilled Moroccan artisans using centuries-old techniques. The leather is carefully hand-stitched and embroidered with traditional geometric patterns using Sarma — a wool thread hand-loomed into a robust cord. Our artisans use vegetable-tanned leather and natural dyes, ensuring each piece develops a unique character and beautiful patina over time.
Our Moroccan ottomans are individually crafted by hand from 36 pieces of leather, meaning no two pieces are exactly alike. Unlike machine-made alternatives, our poufs feature genuine leather tanned using traditional methods, hand-stitched seams for superior durability, and authentic Sarma embroidery patterns passed down through generations. The craftsmanship ensures they last for decades rather than years.
Authentic Moroccan ottomans show signs of handcraftsmanship — slight variations in stitching, natural leather texture and grain, hand-embroidered Sarma patterns with minor imperfections that prove human artistry, and a distinctive leather scent from natural tanning. Mass-produced imitations typically use synthetic materials, perfect machine stitching, and printed rather than embroidered designs.
With proper care, a genuine handcrafted Moroccan leather ottoman can last 20+ years or even generations. The vegetable-tanned leather actually improves with age, developing a rich patina. The hand-stitched construction is far more durable than glued or machine-stitched alternatives, and the natural materials are more resilient than synthetic substitutes.
Yes, each ottoman directly supports skilled artisan families in Morocco who have preserved these traditional leatherworking techniques for generations. Your purchase helps sustain their craft, provides fair wages, and keeps these cultural traditions alive for future generations.
Moroccan leather is naturally durable and low-maintenance. Simply wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth for cleaning. Avoid harsh chemicals or excessive water. The leather will naturally develop a beautiful patina over time. Occasional conditioning with natural leather care products will keep it supple and enhance its longevity.
Moroccan Corridor offers authentic handmade pieces, not mass-produced replicas. We exclusively use real organic goat leather, hand stitching, and Sarma cactus silk embroidery. 80% of our poufs are handcrafted in our Marrakesh workshop, while the remaining 20% are handcrafted in our Tetouan workshop. Our poufs are shipped directly from our workshops to customers worldwide — no intermediaries. We manufacture what we sell, which gives us full flexibility for customization.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

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  • Is the pouf stuffed or unstuffed?

    The pouf is sold unstuffed.
    For a guide on how to stuff your pouf, read our Step by Step Filling Guide.

  • What is the dimensions in inches? Where is this coming from?

    This round Ottoman is 20 x 20 x 13 inches.
    It is made by our artisans in Marrakesh (Morocco).