Hermès ostrich bags

First introduced to Hermès' collections in the 1920s, Ostrich skin features in some of the most distinctive bags the house offers. Originating primarily from South Africa, Ostrich is light and durable, prized for its unusual texture — identified by the raised dotted pattern throughout the skin (the quills).

Ostrich skin absorbs dye with exceptional vibrancy and lends a tactile depth and timeless sophistication to iconic bags like the Birkin, Kelly and Constance.


A GOLD OSTRICH KELLY BAG

LABELED 'HERMÈS', 1988

A GREEN OSTRICH 'KELLY' BAG,

HERMES, CIRCA 1990,