Exotic skins
Ostrich
Quill-dotted skin, durable and the only Hermès exotic without a stamp mark.
PurseBop says Hermès's ostrich is farmed in South Africa and has been offered since the 1920s. It is known for its dotted quill pattern and takes colour deeply and evenly. It is fairly rigid, holds its shape, is water resistant and is considered one of Hermès's most durable exotics, though it can darken and soften on handles and other areas touched by skin oils. Unlike other Hermès exotics, ostrich bags carry no stamp mark and come only with a CITES certificate.
- Hermès mark
- None (CITES certificate only)