Beige Leather Pouf with Floral Detail

Handcrafted in the Leather Workshops of Fes

Three to five days of work go into a single pouf. The leather begins as raw goatskin in the tanneries of Marrakech—stone vats that have run the same recipe since the 11th century, where the hide is softened in water, lime, and pigeon droppings until the texture turns supple enough to take a needle. Then it dries flat in the sun. The dye is plant-based: poppy petals for reds, saffron and pomegranate for yellows, henna for deep browns. When you run your hand across the finished leather, you feel the slight irregularity of skin that was alive, not stamped.

A master cutter in Fes slices the dried hide into geometric panels using wooden templates that have not changed in generations. Each pouf is built from at least 36 pieces, shaped to lock against one another like a puzzle. The seams are sewn by hand with thick waxed thread, using a saddle-stitch technique that is structurally stronger than any machine seam. The floral detail is embroidered directly onto the surface—patient, deliberate work that requires years of training.

Materials & Care

Naturally tanned goatskin from Marrakech. The beige tone comes from the leather's undyed state, preserving the hide's original warmth. To maintain the pouf, wipe with a dry cloth and keep away from prolonged moisture. The leather will soften and develop character with use.

• Handmade in Fes by a master leather artisan
• Natural goatskin, traditionally tanned
• Hand-stitched seams with waxed thread
• Floral embroidery detail
• Arrives unstuffed; fill with fabric scraps, blankets, or foam