mill handmade

hand made leather goods | Brisbane, Australia

Mill handmade is a small leather studio based in Brisbane. The journey started with wallet designs and have broadened to watch straps. Our products focus on excellence in craftsmanship and and unique designs.

Ostrich Hide

February 01, 2023  /  mill  /  Source

OSTRICH HIDE

A very peculiar leather, the ostrich torso hide requires extra steps of preparation in order to get a professional finish. Ostrich crowns have a distinctive quilled pattern which are flattened out during the preparation process. It has irregular and sometimes loose fibers which needs be refinished prior to use. Due to the softness of its structure the ostrich has to reinforced or lined and can only be used for certain applications.

Tannery: Klein Karoo (South Africa)
Temper: Very soft.
Surface: Quilled texture (flattened for use).
Tanning: Chrome tanned.
Patina: Medium.
Other notes: Very soft temper yet durable. Excellent resistance against scratches.

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All of our products are hand made with traditional leather crafting techinques. They are cut, saddle stitched and burnished by hand. Our stock of leathers are sourced from the finest tanneries around the world. We use full grain leathers which shows its natural qualities and will have subtle differences between every hide. The combination of these processes results in a unique feeling between every product.