A-Grade Nguni hides are hand chosen by Forbes Mavros in South Africa. They are then tanned in Italy before coming to London, where they are furnished into the Mavros Ottomans by a handful of great English craftsmen.

South Africa's indigenous Nguni cattle, long the mainstay of traditional Zulu culture, are possibly the most beautiful cattle in the world, with their variously patterned and multicoloured hides everywhere in demand. Nguni hides come in a myriad of colours and markings, from pale beige and white tones, varying brown hues, chestnut reds, bold black and whites and tri colours. Each ottoman is bespoke- please contact Catherine Langdon for images of hides and further details. catherine@patrickmavros.com   0207 052 0001 Delivery: 6-10 weeks, free delivery within London.