How to care for a Moroccan leather pouf

The Moroccan pouf is hand-stitched and hand-embroidered in vegetable-tanned goat leather. With a little care, it develops a patina and grows more beautiful over the years.

1. The new-leather smell

Vegetable tanning gives the leather a natural smell at first. Leave the pouf for a few days in a well-ventilated room, out of the sun: the smell fades on its own over time.

2. Everyday care

• Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
• Once or twice a year, apply a colourless leather cream or balm, then buff.
• Keep it away from radiators and long direct sun, which dry out and fade leather.
• Plump it up and turn it over now and then so it keeps its shape.

3. Stains

Blot any spill right away with a dry cloth. Avoid large amounts of water and household cleaners. For a greasy stain, sprinkle a little cornstarch, leave it, then brush gently.

4. How to use it

Footrest, extra seat for guests or a small table with a tray: a pouf fits in the living room, a child's room or by a reading corner. Pair it with a handwoven rug for a true oriental corner.

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