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Moroccan Cactus Silk Cushions

 

These beautiful Cactus Silk Cushions from Eco Republic are becoming the most on trend cushions in homewares. Featuring in many magazines and used to style many homes, these works of art are "one off" pieces and will be in your family for years to come. 

Cactus silk, otherwise known as Sabra Silk is loomed by hand, from fibres found in the Agave Cacti or Saharan Aloe Vera, which is a plant that can be found in the Sahara Desert.

The cacti's leaves are crushed and soaked until the fibres of the plant disperse. The fibres are then spun by hand in an ancient method. 

The cushions are then woven and hand-embroidered with Berber motifs by Berber woman in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco who are paid a fair wage for their craft. 

The fabric is heavy and structured which makes it perfect as a throw pillow as it holds its shape, however still soft to touch.