Pink Cactus Silk Rug — Handwoven Sabra Wall Hanging 3×5

A Pink Cactus Silk Rug Woven with Living Berber Tradition

This pink cactus silk rug brings together the lustrous sheen of hand-spun sabra (cactus silk) fibers and natural wool on a dusty rose ground, embroidered with traditional Berber geometric motifs in burgundy, navy, terracotta, and black. Handwoven in the Atlas Mountains tradition of Morocco, each piece carries the visual language of Amazigh textile heritage — diamond lozenges, arrow forms, crosses, and chevron borders that have marked woven objects in this region for centuries. Each rug is woven to order — please allow approximately 30 days for production before shipping.

Essential Details

• Dimensions: 39.4 x 59.1 in (100 x 150 cm) — sized for bedside, reading nook, or layered accent under a coffee table
• Pile height: Medium — a velvety texture with the natural sheen characteristic of sabra silk fibers
• Material: Cactus silk (sabra) blended with wool — the sabra fibers give the surface its distinctive luster, while wool provides lasting structure
• Dye: Natural vegetable dyes — the dusty rose base and embroidered accent colors come from traditional plant-based dyeing methods
• Pattern: Symmetrical tribal geometric — diamond lozenges, arrows, crosses, and chevron borders in burgundy, navy, terracotta, and black
• Shape: Rectangular
• Versatility: Display as wall art or use as an accent rug — the sabra silk sheen reads beautifully in either orientation
• Natural variation: Slight color differences between dye lots are inherent to naturally dyed handwoven textiles — each rug is one of a kind

The Weavers Behind This Rug

This sabra rug is handwoven by Amazigh women in the Atlas Mountains tradition. Sabra rugs produced in this weaving tradition use hand-spun cactus silk fibers blended with wool on vertical looms — a process that has been sustained by Amazigh families for generations across the cedar-forested highlands south of Fès. Learn more about the Tiftilin weavers of the Middle Atlas, whose documented artisan practice is the closest available record of this Atlas-region handweaving heritage.

Care & Longevity

Sabra and wool rugs reward gentle, consistent care. Vacuum weekly on the lowest suction setting (no beater bar), rotate every six months to distribute wear evenly, and spot-clean only with cold water and mild soap. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight, which can fade natural vegetable dyes over time. For detailed maintenance guidance, visit our Moroccan wool rug care guide, which covers care for wool and sabra blend rugs.

Styling & Trade

The dusty rose palette and diamond geometry of this pink sabra silk rug pair naturally with both boho and modern-minimal interiors. For layered styling ideas, see our guide to Moroccan-modern living room design. Browse our full Moroccan rug collection for additional sizes and styles. Interior designers, hospitality buyers, and retail sourcing teams can access this rug through our trade, hospitality, and interior sourcing program — custom sizing and colour-matching requests are considered case by case.

Questions About This Rug

Can this rug be hung on a wall?

Yes — sabra cactus silk rugs are traditionally used as both floor textiles and wall hangings, and this piece is designed for either. The natural sheen of agave-fibre threads makes the Berber diamond motifs particularly striking when displayed vertically. To hang, use a rug-hanging rod along the top selvedge, or clip-style curtain rings spaced evenly across the back edge. No special treatment or stiffening is needed.

What size room does this rug suit?

At 3’3″×4’11” (100×150 cm), this is an accent-size piece — ideal as a bedside rug, in a reading nook, in a compact entryway, or layered over a larger neutral rug for depth. It is not large enough to anchor a full living-room seating group on its own. As a wall hanging, it fills a smaller feature panel, a narrow alcove wall, or a staircase landing well.