Two crossed-X motifs flank a central bowtie medallion on this handcrafted Moroccan cactus silk pillow, hand-stitched in charcoal against a chalky white ground. Woven from the resilient fibers of the Saharan aloe vera cactus — often called cactus silk or Sabra silk — this pillow measures approximately 20" square. Finished with a coordinating braided cord along the seams and raw fringe at the corners. 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, 20" square, in chalky white with a central bowtie medallion and two corner X motifs in charcoal.

Q: How is charcoal-on-white embroidery different from tonal embroidery? A: Charcoal-on-white is high contrast and graphic, meant to stand out at a glance, while tonal embroidery uses a thread close to the base color so the pattern reads more subtly, through texture rather than contrast.

*Era: Contemporary
*Material: Agave (cactus) silk, cotton backing, natural vegetable dyes
*Size: Approx. 19"(L) x 19"(H) cover;  insert 20"x20"
*Color: Chalky white, with contrasting charcoal cross-stitch embroidery
*Features: Braided cord trim; raw fringe at corners
*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