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Authentic Old Tuareg Leather Pillow Case – Sahara Nomad Ethnic Décor
Authentic Old Tuareg Leather Pillow Case – Sahara Nomad Ethnic Décor
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Authentic Old Tuareg Leather Pillow Case – Sahara Nomad Ethnic Décor
Experience the rich heritage of the Sahara with this genuine Tuareg Leather pillow case, hand-crafted by Bedouin artisans from Mali/Niger. Embellished with intricate geometric designs, dyed leather, and fringes, it brings an ethnic, nomadic charm to any space.
- Size: Length 47 ½″ (120 cm) × Height 27″ (69 cm)
👉 Pillow filling not included, simply add your own stuffing. Photos show it filled for reference.
Condition: Vintage, with charming wear, stains, minor repairs, and authentic repairs, each imperfection tells a story of Sahara nomad life.
Why Choose This Sahara Tuareg Leather Piece?
- Handmade Authenticity: Painted and embroidered using traditional Bedouin methods.
- Ethnic Accent: Brings a warm, tribal aesthetic—perfect for sofas, beds, or accent chairs.
- Sustainable & Cultural: Revived from antique materials, making each piece unique and eco-conscious.
About the Tuareg People & Their Art
The Tuareg tribe, often called the “Blue People” of the Sahara, are a nomadic Berber-speaking community stretching across Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, and Nigeria. Their history spans millennia, with caravan routes once crisscrossing the desert under their care. Though increasingly urban, many Tuareg preserve traditional arts, leatherwork, metal saddle ornamentation, swords, and dazzling silver jewelry.
Tuareg Leather art takes form in bags, pillow cases, mats, and wallets. These pieces begin as hand-cut leather, dyed in vibrant reds, blues, blacks, and earth tones, then adorned with geometric embroidery and symbolic fringe patterns, each motif echoing ancestral desert symbols of protection, clan identity, and nomadic spirit.
Complementary to leatherwork, Tuareg artisans craft striking jewelry, cross-shaped pendants, ornate rings, and bracelets, and elaborate silver-hilted swords, each item reflecting centuries of desert tradition and aesthetic heritage.
This pillow case isn’t just décor, it’s a connection to the Sahara’s nomadic heart, an authentic piece of Tuareg cultural artistry.
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