Object Origin
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.
More Readings:
Why Moroccan Corridor? Our Philosophy Our ArtisansNew 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
Frequently Asked Questions
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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What do you stuff these poufs with?
The Poufs are sold unstuffed for logistical costs reasons. However, they are very easy to stuff.
These poufs have an opening with a zipper on the bottom. All you need to do is to open the Zipper, fill it with anything you have laying around, used clothes, old news papers... Or simply Polyester fibers that are sold at any neighbouring supermarket and it costs few dollars. Once stuffed, close the Zipper and that's it really..
Please go through this article for more tips about stuffing.
