Yellow Sabra Cushion – Hand-Woven Cactus Silk, 50×45 cm

Yellow sabra cushion – 50 × 45 cm, Hand-Woven Cactus Silk

This yellow sabra cushion is hand-woven in Morocco from sabra, the silky yarn known as “cactus silk”. Its colour is a sunny yellow that lights up a neutral sofa.

What is a sabra pillow?

Sabra is the Moroccan name for a silky yarn often called “cactus silk” or “vegan silk”. It is not silk from silkworms: the word describes its sheen and its smooth, fluid feel. Traditionally associated with the fibres of the agave, sabra today is often a plant-based viscose with the same look. Sabra cushions are woven by hand, mainly around Fez and Marrakech.

The magic of a sabra pillow is the way it plays with light: the yarn shines, so the colour seems to shift as you move around it. Read more in our guide to sabra rugs and poufs.

Material, colour and design

Yellow sabra gives this rectangular pillow a smooth, silky surface that catches the light. Smooth to the touch, it brings colour and a soft sheen to a sofa, a bed or an armchair.

Sold without filling: which insert to choose

This yellow sabra cushion is sold as a cover, without filling or insert: it travels flat, which keeps the parcel light, and lets you choose the comfort you prefer. For a 50 × 45 cm cover, we recommend a 50 × 50 cm insert. Feather inserts give a soft, plump cushion; polyester fiberfill is light, hypoallergenic and easy to wash.

For step-by-step advice on sizes and fillings, read our guide to filling a pouf or cushion cover.

Why choose this yellow sabra cushion?

A yellow sabra cushion is an easy way to change the mood of a room: swap it with the seasons, mix it with other colours, or use it to bring a sofa or a bed to life. Because it is made by hand, you get a piece that nobody else has.

Size and details

• Size: 50 × 45 cm (19.7 × 17.7 in)
• Shape: rectangular pillow
• Material: sabra (“cactus silk”)
• Colour: yellow
• Filling: sold without filling (cover only)
• Origin: Morocco

Where to use it

This yellow sabra cushion looks beautiful on a sofa, a bed, an armchair or a reading bench.

Mixing Moroccan cushions

Moroccan cushions look best in groups. On a sofa, start with two or three square pillows at the back, add a lumbar pillow in front, and finish with a throw. Keep one common thread — the same colour family or the same material — and vary the sizes and textures: silky sabra next to wool and linen, plain covers next to patterned ones. On a bed, a long cushion across the pillows makes the whole bed look finished.

How to style a yellow sabra cushion

A yellow sabra cushion pairs naturally with grey, white and beige sofas, natural wood and plants.

• Mix it with grey or ivory pillows for balance.
• Combine sizes: a long or lumbar pillow in front of two square ones.
• Add a Moroccan pouf or a rug from our pillows, poufs and rugs collections.

Care instructions

• Remove the insert before cleaning the cover.
• Blot spills straight away with a dry cloth, then spot clean with a slightly damp cloth.
• Avoid soaking and machine washing; for a deep clean, use a professional cleaner.
• Keep it out of strong direct sunlight to protect the colour.

Frequently asked questions

Does this yellow sabra cushion come with an insert?

No — it is sold as a cover only, without filling. We recommend a 50 × 50 cm insert.

Is a sabra pillow real silk?

No — “silk” describes the sheen and feel of the yarn. Sabra is a plant-based fibre, not a silkworm fibre.

Is this pillow one of a kind?

Yes — this exact piece is the only one.

How is it shipped?

Your pillow cover is folded flat, wrapped and shipped for free with tracking. See our Shipping Info / Returns page for delivery times.