Handira Lumbar Cushion – White Cream Moroccan Weave, 52×32 cm

Handira Cushion Cover – 52 × 32 cm, Moroccan Handira Weaving

This handira cushion cover is made in Morocco from handira weaving, the textile of the Moroccan wedding blanket. Its colour is a warm white cream that feels soft, natural and timeless.

What is a handira pillow?

A handira is a Moroccan wedding blanket from the Middle Atlas. Traditionally woven in undyed cream wool by the women of the bride’s family, it was wrapped around the bride on her wedding day and kept as part of her dowry. Handira textiles are flat-woven, often decorated with simple geometric motifs and small sequins that catch the light.

Today, handira weaving is also made into cushions, throws and wall hangings — a way to bring this story into a modern home. Discover more Moroccan textiles in our guide to the types of Moroccan rugs.

Material, colour and design

This lumbar pillow is made from white cream handira weaving, with the natural texture of a hand-woven textile. Small irregularities in the weave are the mark of the artisan.

Sold without filling: which insert to choose

This handira cushion cover 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 52 × 32 cm cover, we recommend a 30 × 50 cm insert, or 35 × 55 cm for a fuller look. 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 handira cushion cover?

A handira cushion cover 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: 52 × 32 cm (20.5 × 12.6 in)
• Shape: lumbar pillow
• Material: handira weaving
• Colour: white cream
• Filling: sold without filling (cover only)
• Origin: Morocco

Where to use it

This handira cushion cover 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.

Handira covers bring texture rather than colour: their natural cream works as a calm base for brighter cushions, and their hand-woven surface adds depth to a plain linen sofa or a white bed.

How to style a handira cushion cover

A handira cushion cover pairs naturally with linen, wool throws, light wood and natural fibres.

• Layer it with sabra pillows in ivory, green or brown.
• 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 handira cushion cover come with an insert?

No — it is sold as a cover only, without filling. We recommend a 30 × 50 cm insert, or 35 × 55 cm for a fuller look.

Is this handira cushion cover 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.