Every once and a while we come across an object which is so enthralling, we wished we had created it ourselves. But we can't design everything so...alas, we must admire as we are inspired.

Our newest Pfeifer Find, a hand-crafted leather pillow from the Tuareg nomads of the Sahara Desert, has instilled in us such admiration.

Traditionally used for sitting or sleeping on the ground, these beautiful pillows are made from hand dyed goat skin and feature hand painted geometric patterns and leather fringe. They are stuffed with feather and down and sewn closed with a waxed linen twine. In Africa they would most likely fill them with a dried grass. Since each is unique, please allow for variation in pattern and dimension.

We receive calls and emails almost daily from clients hoping to find one more of a style which is sold out. We are telling you now to not hesitate with these pillows, as limited quantities are available. Click here to order yours now.


Tuareg Craftsmen selling their leather goods in West Africa

Now, more about the culture which creates these beautiful cushions. The Tuareg are a nomadic people who are the principal inhabitants of the Saharan interior of North Africa and are today mostly in West Africa. Our pillows are hand made by a group of sisters in Niger whose brother lives here in New Mexico and supplies them directly to us. He charges us a fair price,but also says that he wants his sisters to make as much as possible because they are their primary source of income.

Tuareg Women Sewing Leather Sections

The Tuareg are much admired for their crafts, and much of their art is in the form of jewelry, leather, metal saddle decorations and finely crafted swords. Among their most famous products are the Tuareg Takoba (Sword), necklaces called 'Takaza' and earrings called 'Tizabaten'.
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As always, we are searching far & wide to bring you the best from designers & small artisans from across the globe. Discover handmade one-of-a-kind styles, trendy fashion accessories & ethnic home furnishings that complement our own exclusive collection with our Pfeifer Finds. Click here to see them all now.

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