Small X-shaped cross motifs mark the top corners of this handcrafted Moroccan cactus silk pillow, framing a stacked diamond medallion at center, hand-stitched in white against a warm linen ground. Woven from the resilient fibers of the Saharan aloe vera cactus — often called cactus silk or Sabra silk — this pillow measures approximately 20"(L) x 18"(H). Finished with a tasseled corner tie and raw fringe detail. Each piece is one of a kind; small variation in stitch and size is part of its handmade character.
This is a handmade Moroccan cactus silk pillow, approximately 20"x18", in linen with corner X motifs and a central stacked diamond medallion.
Q: What are the small tassels or ties on the corners of some Moroccan pillows for? A: They're a traditional finishing detail from the loom, often left in place as decorative fringe rather than trimmed away — part of the handmade character rather than a functional closure.
*Era: Contemporary
*Material: Agave (cactus) silk, cotton backing, natural vegetable dyes
*Size: Approx. 20"(L) x 18"(H)
*Color: Linen, with contrasting white cross-stitch embroidery
*Features: Raw fringe at corners; unfinished seam edge
*Care: Remove insert before cleaning; dry clean only
*Colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio