Purple Sabra Cushion – Hand-Woven Cactus Silk, 90×50 cm

Purple Sabra Cushion – 90 × 50 cm, Hand-Woven Cactus Silk

This purple sabra cushion is hand-woven in Morocco from sabra, the silky yarn known as “cactus silk”. Its colour is a deep purple with a silky sheen — bold and elegant.

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

Purple sabra gives this long cushion 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 purple 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 90 × 50 cm cover, we recommend a 50 × 90 cm insert, or a cotton inner filled with polyester fiberfill. 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 purple sabra cushion?

A purple 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: 90 × 50 cm (35.4 × 19.7 in)
• Shape: long cushion
• Material: sabra (“cactus silk”)
• Colour: purple
• Filling: sold without filling (cover only)
• Origin: Morocco

Where to use it

This purple sabra cushion looks beautiful on a sofa, a bed, an armchair or a reading bench — its long shape is perfect across a bed or a daybed.

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 purple sabra cushion

A purple sabra cushion pairs naturally with grey, cream and ivory, with brass and dark wood.

• Mix it with grey or ivory pillows.
• 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 purple sabra cushion come with an insert?

No — it is sold as a cover only, without filling. We recommend a 50 × 90 cm insert, or a cotton inner filled with polyester fiberfill.

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 purple sabra cushion 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.