Gold Leather Round Pouf 21 in — Star-Embroidered Moroccan Ottoman

This gold leather round pouf is hand-stitched from full-grain goat leather in Marrakech, where artisans in the Souk Talaa leather district have cut, dyed and sewn hide panels by hand for generations. The champagne gold finish carries a soft metallic sheen, and the top panel features an embossed eight-pointed star with floral vine detailing — a geometric motif rooted in Moroccan architectural tradition. Tone-on-tone stitching traces every panel seam, letting the pattern speak without competing with the leather's natural luster.

Specifications

Construction & surface detail

• Round shape: 20.9 x 11.8 in (53 x 30 cm) — sized for a footrest, low seat, or tray-topped side table.
• Full-grain goat leather: supple yet durable, hand-dyed in champagne gold with a subtle metallic finish.
• Eight-pointed star embroidery: the central medallion carries floral vine accents in matching gold thread, surrounded by hand-stitched panel seams.
• Zipper closure: a concealed zipper at the base lets you fill or adjust the pouf at any time.
• Slight colour variation: normal in hand-dyed leather — tonal shifts between panels mark each pouf as individually crafted, not mass-produced.
• Weight capacity: holds up to approximately 250 lb (115 kg) when filled.

Filled or unfilled

Ships flat (unfilled) by default, with a filled option (polystyrene foam and cotton) available — unfilled poufs lower freight cost and let you choose fill firmness at home. Fill with shredded foam, recycled fabric scraps, or densely packed old clothing; avoid loose polyfill or feathers, which compress and let the pouf lose its shape.

Care

Dust with a dry cloth. Wipe spills immediately with a barely damp cloth and let it air-dry away from direct heat. Treat with a neutral leather conditioner once or twice a year. Keep out of prolonged direct sunlight, which will fade the dye.

The craft behind this pouf

Moroccan leather poufs have been made the same way for generations: skins tanned in the traditional pits, panels cut by hand, then closed with a needle rather than a machine. Karchel buys direct from the artisans who make them and ships from Morocco.