Zebra Guide

There are a number of Zebra species in the world with populations varying a great deal. Rarity select only hides from Burchell's Zebra the most abundant and unendangered zebra occuring throughout the grasslands of East & Southern Africa.

All of the hides used to make Rarity bags are from government-approved herd thinning programmes implemented to protect and encourage propagation of Zebra species.

Grading Process - Zebra hides come in a number of different grades depending on the number and visibility of blemishes. All zebras are free roaming and the marks & scratches are testament to their time in the wild with predators such as lions and hyenas. Only the highest grades of hides available to the market are used in manufacturing our Zebra handbags. While every effort is made to avoid these marks some may still have small flaws.

Zebra Stripes - The pattern of stripes on all zebras is unique to each individual with the greatest variation in the shoulder region. The dark stripes range from dark brown (almost black) to a slightly lighter chocolate brown. The neck is the most sought after since the mane only allows for a few bags to have this feature.

Springbok Guide

Springbok can be found all over the dry savannahs of Africa and are identified by their characteristic markings of a tan hide with a brown stripe and pure white bellies.

Springbok are one of the most abundant antelope of the African Continent and all of our skins are obtained from the culling of these animals to contain numbers.

Springbok hide is unique and extremely durable.

Nguni Guide

Nguni are the oldest surviving breed of domesticated cattle on the planet. Their origins are in Africa and they are atleast 6000 years old.

The most distinctive feature of a Nguni hide is it's flamboyantly differentiated colour patterns. The colours can vary within hundreds of different shades of red, brown, black and white spots and stripes.

These unique makrings allow farmers to identify their herds, with the whitest cows having the greatest value.

General Care & Maintenance Advice

As hair on hide is a natural product a certain amount of hair loss will occur over time. Please treat your handbag with care inorder to keep loss to a minimum:

Regularly wipe with a slightly damp cloth to remove marks and loose hair.

• Avoid rubbing against the body or other objects
• Do not place in water or expose to heat
• Keep suede free from food, oil, water or any other liquids
• Always keep in a dry, clean place