It takes 6 artisans to make one pouf
From the beginning to the end we attended the process of making these beautiful embroidered handcrafted leather poufs. It starts with finding the best leather. Our pouffes are made from cow leather which is thicker and very more durable than the goat skin.
The process of tanning has been done with all precision. No harsh or harmful chemicals are used, 100% handmade.
It takes 6 artisans to make one pouf. After the tanning we select the leather. The colors are handmade and then the leather is going to be painted. There’s one artisan who draws the molds. After that an other craftsman cuts the pieces leather according the molds. When the pieces are cut the poufs are brought to the women who embroider the pouf. The decorative stitching is totally hand stiched by the women. When everything is done, the pouf is put together by an other craftsman.
Pouf stuffing guide
Filling is simple. In Morocco this is traditionally often done with straw. Old pillows, blankets, towels or old clothing also serve very well as firm but flexible filling material.
Unzip your pouf and unfold it. The leather has a slight folding line. This will fade after a while by filling, as the leather becomes smoother and stretched. Fill your pouf piece by piece. Make sure that the sides are filled well. Do not be too afraid to fill it properly. Fill your pouf completely. Zip the pouf and adjust the shape a bit when needed with your hands.