The zipper is on the bottom. Open it up, and let’s get to work. You have three options, depending on your budget and desired firmness.

Method A: The "Eco-Friendly" Way (Free & Best Firmness)

Highly Recommended This is the traditional Moroccan way. It recycles your old textiles and creates a heavy, solid seat that doesn't sag.

• What you need: Old towels, unused bed sheets, winter clothes you don't wear, or old curtains.

• The Process:

  1. Ensure all items are clean and dry.

  2. Fold them neatly (don't just bunch them up) to avoid lumpy spots.

  3. Stuff the sides first to stretch the leather and create the round shape.

  4. Fill the center last.

  5. Pro Tip: Use your heavy winter coats or denim in the center for weight.

Method B: The "Store-Bought" Way (Fast & Soft)

Good for: Decoration only (not sitting)

• What you need: Polyester Fiberfill (Poly-fil) or Bean Bag beads.

• The Pros: It is light and fluffy.

• The Cons: It will flatten quickly if you sit on it. You will need to refill it every few months.

• Verdict: Only use this if the pouf is just for resting your feet.

Method C: The "IKEA Hack" (The Hybrid)

• What you need: Two 20x20" feather pillow inserts (FJÄDRAR).

• The Process: Stuff two cheap pillow inserts inside. Then, pack old t-shirts around the edges to smooth out the gaps.

Need a Pouf to Stuff? We work with the best tanners in Marrakech to create durable, goat-leather ottomans that last a lifetime.

• Shop Our Unstuffed Leather Poufs

Let’s address the elephant in the room. You unwrap your beautiful Tan Leather Pouf, and a strong, earthy scent hits you. Some people love it (it smells like raw authenticity). Others find it overpowering.

Why does it smell? Authentic Moroccan leather is Vegetable Tanned. Unlike Western factory leather (which is treated with Chromium and chemicals to remove all scent), Moroccan leather is tanned using natural ingredients like tree bark and pigeon guano in the famous tanneries of Fes and Marrakech. This is what gives it that beautiful "imperfect" patina.

How to reduce the scent:

1. Air it Out: Before stuffing, hang the unstuffed skin outside in a shaded area (not direct sun) for 24-48 hours. Fresh air is the best cure.

2. The "Dryer Sheet" Hack: When stuffing the pouf using Method A, place a scented dryer sheet or a bag of dried lavender between the layers of old clothes.

3. Time: The smell will fade naturally within 2-3 weeks. It is the sign of a natural product, not a defect.

Now that your pouf is plump and fresh, how do you style it?

• The Coffee Table Alternative: Place two poufs next to each other with a large brass tray on top. Instant boho coffee table.

• The "Reading Nook": Place a pouf under a window or next to a bookshelf. It’s the perfect footrest for a velvet armchair.

• The "Extra Seat": Keep them stacked in the corner. When guests arrive, pull them out for instant low-seating around the fire.

We know you have seen cheap poufs on Amazon. Here is why Red City Craft is different:

• No "Plastic" Feel: We use genuine Goat Leather, not faux-leather (PU).

• Strong Zippers: We reinforce the bottom zipper so it won't burst when you stuff it full.

• Hand-Stitched: Every intricate embroidery design is done by hand, not a machine.

• Shop the Cognac Tan Pouf - The Classic.

• Shop the Chocolate Brown Pouf - The Modern Rustic.

• Shop the White Wedding Pouf - The Minimalist.