Our leather ottomans are available in a variety of sizes and leather or fabric options. One of KLOOFTIQUE’s most popular applications being the wonderful Nguni cow hides.

Often referred to as the lost herds of Africa, Nguni cattle are South Africa's indigenous cattle, and the mainstay of traditional Zulu culture. They are possibly the most beautiful cattle in the world, with their variously patterned and multicolored hides in demand worldwide.

Characterized by multicoloured skin, which is present in many different patterns, these beautiful animals have played an important social and economic role in the development of African societies and are used as a bride's dowry. The number of animals held by a village or individual determined much of their importance to the rest of the world.

King Shaka of the Zulus understood this cultural and economic importance and seized control of the Nguni herds on his dominions. Shaka bred the Ngunis according to colour patterns in order to produce skins for the several regiments of his army, henceforward recognized by them. His elite personal guard was recognised by pure white, from animals of the royal herd.

Each Nguni cow hide is unique in both colour and pattern combination and is hand selected. We are unable to guarantee replication of the colour combinations as displayed on the website, but will endeavour to provide you with a colour and pattern combination that is as close as possible to your selection.