Cactus or Sabra Silk creations rarely wrinkle and/or crease. Due to the natural vegetable dyes that are used to color the silk threads it is dry clean only. Try not to get the silk threads wet as discoloration can occur & keep away from most liquids.
Read moreSabra Silk: Eco-Friendly
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Does not leave a carbon footprint Considered vegetarian/vegan due to minor ingredients and the natural process in which it is created Handmade & Hand stitched in almost all cases Contains one main ingredient: cacti! It’s grown and growth is organic Good for the environment Very earth-friendly!
Read moreSabra Silk: What can be made from it?
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Cushions Rugs Pillow Cases Scarves Curtains Fabrics Tote Bags
Read moreSabra Silk: How Is It Made?
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Made from natural vegetable fibres found in long agave cactus. It is traditionally assembled in a natural way therefore no damage occurs. Has a distinctive silky touch. It is made from the same process used for centuries. Cactus or Sabra silk is strong, durable & sustainable! Cactus or sabra silk is highly elastic! Step by…
Read moreSabra Silk: Whom Makes It?
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Moroccan Berber Weavers are behind Cactus or Sabra Silk creations. Berbers origin comes from North Africa- a name of Berber was given from Romans which originally translated to barbarian- but now berbers refer to the Imazighen ethnic group translation of “free men” having defended themselves and freed themselves from colonization, preserving their culture and language…
Read moreSabra Silk: Plant History
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AKA: “Vegetable silk”, “Cactus Silk” & “Sabra Silk” The history of Sabra Silk starts with the plant from which it comes from: the Saharan Aloe Vera Cactus. The Saharan Aloe Vera Cactus is from the Saharan Desert. This particular cactus is extremely intricate. The Saharan Aloe Vera Cactus belongs to apart of the Agave plant…
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