Handmade Moroccan Sabra Cactus Silk Cushion – Black | Lalla Fatiha

There is a silk that grows in the desert.

Sabra — known as cactus silk — is drawn from the spiky leaves of the Saharan agave plant. The leaves are harvested by hand, hammered, and soaked until their fibres release. Those fibres are then hand-spun using techniques passed down through generations of Moroccan artisans, woven on a loom, and cut into cushion covers that carry the warmth and texture of the land they came from.

Lalla Fatiha in Burgundy is woven in a deep, rich wine red — a colour that brings warmth and depth to any interior. Across its surface, silver and ivory Berber symbols are hand-embroidered: corner motifs drawn from Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains, and a central double-diamond that has marked Moroccan textiles for centuries. The edges are finished with a hand-sewn decorative border stitch.

No two pieces are identical. The variations in colour, motif placement, and texture are not imperfections — they are the signature of the hand that made it.

Details

• Material: Sabra cactus silk
• Colour: Black with white and yellow Berber embroidery
• Size: Approx. 18″ × 21″ (45 × 52 cm)
• Closure: Sturdy zip along the bottom edge
• Origin: Handmade in Morocco
• Care: Dry clean only — natural dyes may fade if washed

Insert Option

Available with or without a cushion insert. Select your preference above.

Shipping

Processing: 3–7 days. Shipping via Aramex: 5–12 days.

Returns

We accept returns within 15 days of receipt for unaltered, undamaged items in original packaging. Return shipping is at the buyer’s cost. Please contact us before returning any item.