Vegan, vegetable or cactus silk, are all terms used to describe Moroccon Sabra silk. The fabric is produced from the long fibres of the aloe succulent.

Sabra Silk in Souk

The long spiky leaves are collected and hammered to a pulp before being left to soak in water. The fibres are then separated and dyed with vegetable dye before being spun to make the thread. This technique has been passed down from father to son through the generations.

The rhythmic clack of the loom is a constant background noise in the textile souks of Marrakech and Fez & and spools of brightly coloured yarns and multicoloured fabrics can be seen hanging from the walls. The vibrant, almost metallic shine of the sabra silk is woven with strips of chenille, camel wool or weft cotton creating contrasting colours and textures.Each is a unique handmade piece. It is these fabrics that Moroccan has become famous for and each one is as vibrant as the country itself.

– Available as cushions, poufs and throws, in a huge range of colours, sabra silks will brighten up any room.
Approximate sizes are as follows

Cushions 45 x 45cm

Poufs 40cm x 50cm

Throws 2m x 3m – As well as making beautiful bed or sofa covers these large throws can be used to make fabulous curtains, large cushions, seat pads or anything else.

Sabra Silk cushions

Sabra Pouf

We always have a selection of poufs, cushions and throws in our shop in Cómpeta, or to buy on line click here to visit our e-commerce shop, La Casa Bella.

Sabra Fabrics