What makes our Fabrics of Africa collection exceptional?

The intrinsic value of art in African textiles is used to convey significant aspects of their heritage. It takes a huge amount of effort, time, and craftsmanship to come up with unique cushions which fabrics are handmade and sourced locally. Here are what we unearthed in the fascinating textile culture of Africa.

Agave Sabra Silk of Morocco

This mythical fabric is Morocco’s hand-loomed gift from nature. The Berber people of the Atlas Mountains harvest the Agave Sabra cactus found in the deserts of Northern Africa to produce cactus silks which are then spun and woven. Traditionally, the threads were dyed with spices and plant extracts. Each woven symbol is inspired by the traditional tattoos of the Berber women and has an association with their way of life.

Kilim cloth from Morocco

Another gem that we found down a forgotten lane on a recent trip to Morocco. Kilim is sometimes referred to as “slit woven” or flatweave because of how it is made. The eclectic stripes and geometric patterns speak of hidden meanings. This fabric was traditionally produced in the countries of the former Persian Empire including Iran, the Balkans, and the Turkic countries.

Maasai fabric of Kenya

Kente cloth of Ghana