Farah Pillow
description
The Farah pillow is our take on the « khrib », an iconic Moroccan brocade pattern used mainly in luxurious Kaftans and dating back to the 19th century. This modern version features a soft and modern color palette that will bring a sophisticated touch to your interior. Our Farah pillow is handwoven from 100% silk by our partner artisans in the old medina of Fez using an authentic drawloom, where it takes a day to complete one meter of the tapestry.
Characteristics
- Handcrafted in Fez Old Medina
- 40 x 40 cm (16“ square)
- 100% silk
- Ivory silk backing
- Light gray, mustard yellow, and light pink
- Dry clean only
- Pillow insert not included
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The Folks
Once home to 3096 brocade weavers, Fez is left today with a single artisan specializing in this art. He has been in the craft for the last 65 years since he was only 16. We collaborate with this master to create a luxurious collection of silk pillows and develop a lasting relationship aiming at helping save this endangered know-how and preserve it for generations to come.
The Tale
Brocade fabrics are handwoven using an extremely complex drawloom mechanism made up of a large wooden frame topped with beams, rafters, blades, pulleys, and counterweights. The loom is handled by two artisans who join forces to create the fabric, and it takes a day to produce one meter of the tapestry. This know-how has its roots at the beginning of the Marinid dynasty era, in the 13th century, when expensive brocade caftans were for royals only. These intricate shimmering silk fabrics, used for centuries to create beautiful caftans, are the hallmark of Moroccan fashion.