Ostrich

About Ostrich Leather

The distinctive bumps of ostrich leather are quill follicles left where the feathers grew. They appear only on the crown of the hide, so each skin yields a limited amount of patterned leather. Ostrich shin, taken from the leg, has a scaled, reptilian look instead.

Natural oils in the skin make it exceptionally resistant to drying and cracking; it stays supple for years and moulds to the wrist quickly. Light and tactile, it gives real character to both dress and sports watches.