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T R I BU T E TO L A N D S C A P E S O F A F R I C A

H O M M A G E AU X PAYS A G E S D ’ A F R I QU E

O M A G G I O A I PA E S A G G I D ’ A F R I C A

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The leather from the best shields do not stop the claws of the lion.

Le cuir des meilleurs boucliers n’arrête pas les griffes du lion.

La pelle delle migliori scudi non ferma gli artigli del leone.

Le Lion de Joseph Kessel

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Safari SpiritAn overnight flight from Paris to Cape

Town, a transfer to George in the early

morning and finally, an hours’ scenic drive

through a green and glowing land to reach

Oudtshoorn…

The centuries old home of ostrich farms

and the development of valuable, genuine

ostrich leather. There is no doubt that the

Safari Spirit breathes in major European

capitals as their illustrious Luxury

Houses search for freedom and come

here, to Oudtshoorn, to directly source

the most precious and refined of all exotic

leather, Ostrich.

So why such a passion for Africa

and its ethnic sources of

inspiration?

What seems to be emphasized in this

search for Africa is a desire for authenticity

of expression through this enchanting and

powerful landscape, and its noble indige-

nous materials.

The worlds’ Finest Ostrich Leather comes

from the KLEIN KAROO region, which

in turn gives its name to this company.

And so it is that Klein Karoo International

satisfies the increasing demands of the

worlds’ most discerning creators of Luxury

in their desire for precious leather to grace

their Garments, Accessories, Decor

and Furniture.

Esprit SafariVol de nuit Paris-Cape Town, transfert

pour George au petit matin, une heure

de voiture dans un écrin de verdure et de

terres rougeoyantes pour arriver finale-

ment à Oudtshoorn, fief des fermes d’aut-

ruche et de l’élaboration des authentiques

Cuirs précieux.

Il faut bien reconnaître que l’esprit Safa-

ri souffle sur les principales capitales eu-

ropéennes dans un élan de liberté et les

grandes Maisons viennent s’approvisionner

directement à Oudtshoorn en cuirs d’aut-

ruche précieux et singuliers aux teintes les

plus raffinées.

Alors pourquoi un tel engouement

pour l’Afrique et ses sources eth-

niques d’inspiration ?

Ce qui semble se détacher dans cette re-

cherche d’Afrique correspond à un désir

d’authenticité par le truchement d’une

Nature magnifique et puissante et le goût

pour ces matières nobles. Ainsi, les meil-

leurs cuirs d’autruche proviennent de la

région du KLEIN KAROO qui constitue

également le nom de la société.

Fournissant les grandes Maisons en cuirs

d’autruche face à une demande croissante

en cuirs précieux dans les domaines de la

Mode, des Accessoires, de la Décoration et

du Mobilier.

Spirito SafariVolo notturno da Parigi a Città del Capo,

per George una trasferta di primo matti-

no, poi un’ora di macchina attraverso una

terra verde e lussureggiante, per giungere

finalmente a Oudtshoorn, da secoli la pa-

tria degli allevamenti di struzzi e delle più

rinomate cuoierie.

Senza dubbio lo Spirito Safari soffia sulle

principali capitali europee come un anelito

di libertà e le più grandi Case vengono pro-

prio qui, direttamente a Oudtshoorn, per

comprare il cuoio di struzzo più prezioso e

dalle sfumature più raffinate.

Ma da dove viene una così grande

passione per l’Africa e per le sue

ispirazioni etniche?

Ciò che pare essere enfatizzato in questa

ricerca d’Africa corrisponde ad un deside-

rio di autenticità attraverso una Natura

spettacolare e potente e il gusto per i suoi

materiali nobili.

Il precioso cuoio di struzzo proviene dalle

Concerie migliori nella regione del KLEIN

KAROO, che dà il nome alla Compagnia.

Provvedere le più grandi case corrisponde

alla crescente domanda di cuoio prezioso

da parte del mondo della Moda, degli Ac-

cessori, dell’Interior Design e Décor.

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KLEIN KAROO INTERNATIONAL | 3A Nicotine Glazed legskin, lying on a Brandy Maddog Bodyskin.

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As one would expect of the world’s largest and most unique bird, the ostrich trails a colourful

and fascinating history reaching right back to antiquity. This family of running birds, known

as Ratites or Struthio Camelus differs from all other types of birds. They do not use their

wings for flight or for movement through water.

Although they are now concentrated in the Southern hemisphere, naturalists and travellers

of old prove that the geographical range of the ostrich was far wider in the past. Fossil re-

mains have been found in north-west India, and at one time they thrived in great numbers

throughout southern Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and in Mesopotamia. Thus, the

ostrich somehow embodies the Soul of Travel and Exoticism.

OstrichPHARAONIC SYMBOL

OF JUSTICE

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EN FR

Ostrich, pharaonic symbol of Justice

In Ancient Egypt, the ostrich feather em-

bodied the symbols of Justice, Equality and

Truth. The symbolism stems from the os-

trich feather being the only plume to have

barbs of equal length on either side of the

central shaft.

The ostrich feather was used in the head

adornment of Goddess Maât. She was

the Goddess of Justice and Truth, and was

charged with weighing Souls on the scales

of Judgement. Thus the ostrich feather, as its

Goddess’ emblem, represented the universal

order of Justice.

The Ostrich Feather really symbolised the

heart of the Pharaohs and dignitaries func-

tion: to enforce justice.

Since the dawn of time connotations of in-

tegrity and moral justice have been intimately

associated with this noble bird...

L’autruche, symbole pharaonique de justice

Dans l’ Egypte Antique, la plume d’autruche

était un symbole de justice, d’équité et de

vérité. Les Anciens voyaient l’origine de cette

signification dans le fait que les plumes de

l’autruche seraient toutes de même longueur.

La plume d’autruche s’élevait sur la tête de la

déesse Maât, déesse de justice et de vérité qui

présidait à la pesée des âmes, la plume servait

de juste poids dans la pesée des âmes dans la

balance du jugement. Comme la déesse dont

elle est l’emblème, la plume d’autruche signi-

fie l’ordre universel, fondé sur la justice.

Ainsi, les plumes d’autruche dont étaient

confectionnés les chasse-mouches des phara-

ons et des hauts dignitaires, symbolisaient le

devoir essentiel de leurs fonctions : observer

la justice.

La pompe papale a conservé cette réminis-

cence pharaonique dans ses attributs.

Une connotation d’intégrité et de hauteur

spirituelle est intimement associée à l’aut-

ruche depuis la nuit des temps.

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Lo struzzo, simbolo faraoni-co di giustizia

Nell’Antico Egitto, le piume di struzzo rappre-

sentano un simbolo di giustizia, di equità e di

verità. Gli Antichi consideravano l’origine di

questo simbolo il fatto che le piume di struzzo

siano effettivamente tutte della stessa lunghez-

za. Esse erano usate come ornamento per il

capo nelle rappresentazioni della Dea Maat.

Maat, Dea della Giustizia e della Verità, che

presidiava la pesa dell’anima nella bilancia del

giudizio. La piuma di struzzo, emblema della

Dea della Giustizia, rappresenta dunque l’or-

dine universale basato sulla giustizia.

E per questo le piume di struzzo con cui erano

confezionati gli scettri-scacciamosche di Fara-

oni e dignitari simbolizzano il cuore della loro

funzione: fare rispettare la giustizia.

La pompa papale ha conservato questa remi-

niscenza faraonica nei suoi attributi. Una con-

notazione di integrità e di elevatura morale

che si associa intimamente allo struzzo, fin dal-

la notte dei tempi.

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History ofKLEIN KAROO

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HISTORY of KLEIN KAROO Group

The establishment of the KLEIN KAROO Group in South Africa began with the Klein Karoo

agricultural Co-operative being founded in 1945 by producers of this region. Organised Ostrich

farming was established around 1864 in the scenic Klein Karoo Valley lying nestled between the

Outeniqua and Swartberg mountain ranges.

The fluffy, dramatic and colourful ostrich feather plumes became the fourth export earner for

South Africa after gold, diamonds and wool at the time international demand peaked in 1913,

and Oudtshoorns’ bounty grew internationally.

A few dates...

1826 The first ostrich feathers are harvested from wild ostriches

1863 Oudtshoorn is officially declared a town on august 26th

1905 The Cape Colony’s domesticated ostrich numbers are calculated at 360 830

1926 The Co-operative Agricultural company is established on February 27th

1945 KLEIN KAROO Agricultural Co-operative is formed to protect the interests of its members

1958 Single Channel Marketing is adopted by the ostrich industry

1959 The first ostrich skins are exported to the Netherlands to be tanned

1964 The first specialised Ostrich abattoir is completed in Oudtshoorn

1970 The KLEIN KAROO tannery is opened in August

1971 The first consignment of Ostrich Leather is exported in May

1979 The Co-operative enters Ostrich Feather processing and marketing

1993 The Single Channel Marketing system is abolished and a free market established

1994 Klein Karoo’s Ostrich leather “Bluebird” trademark is launched in Paris

1995 50th Anniversary of the Company

2000 Ostrich Car and Furniture Upholstery leather is introduced internationally

2001 The Tannery undergoes an extensive upgrade and expansion

2002 KLEIN KAROO Ostrich Leather presents the first exclusive South African Couture show

2003 KLEIN KAROO determines producer payment on Crust Grading and skin Size

2011 Avian Influenza outbreak reduces South African Ostrich population greatly

2012 Klein Karoo and the Campana Brothers exhibit Ostrich furniture at Salone del Mobile

2014 Klein Karoo experiences record Leather sales to the premier Houses of the Luxury world

Relaunch of the Klein Karoo logo, Klein Karoo Finest Ostrich Leather

EN

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HISTOIRE DU GROUPE KLEIN KAROO

L’établissement du Groupe KLEIN KAROO en Afrique du Sud a débuté avec la création de la Coopérative agricole Klein

Karoo fondée en 1945 par les producteurs de cette région. L’élevage d’autruche a été organisé autour de 1864 dans la splen-

dide Vallée du Klein Karoo, blottie entre l’Outeniqua et les chaînes de montagnes du Swartberg.

La demande internationale de plumes liée à la production de chapeaux, a atteint un niveau maximal en 1913 et c’est ainsi

que la petite ville d’Oudtshoorn est devenue prospère et a grandi internationalement.

Quelques dates...

1826 les premières plumes d’autruche sont exploitées surdes autruches sauvages

En 1863, on déclare officiellement Oudtshoorn en tant que ville le 26 août

1905, on compte 360830 autruches domestiquées dans la Région du Cap

1926, établissement de la Compagnie Coopérative Agricole le 27 février

1945, la Compagnie Coopérative Agricole pose les bases de protection de l’intérêt de ses membres

1958, un plan marketing unique est adopté par l’industrie de l’autruche

1959 les premières peaux d’autruche sont exportés vers les Pays-Bas pour y être tannées

1964 Le premier abattoir spécialisé d’autruches est achevé à Oudtshoorn

1970 La tannerie du Groupe Klein Karoo ouvre en Août

1971 Le premier lot de cuirs d’autruche est exporté en mai

1979 La coopérative initie le traitement de plumes d’autruche et leur commercialisation

1993 Le système unique Channel Marketing est aboli et un marché libre est mis en place

1994 Le label pour le cuir d’autruche KLEIN KAROO symbolisé par l’oiseau bleu est lancé à Paris

1995 50e anniversaire de la Société

2000 Le développement du cuir d’autruche sur les segments Automobile et Mobilier est lancé à l’échelle internationale

2001 La tannerie KLEIN KAROO expérimente la modernisation technique et une vaste expansion

2002 Les Cuirs d’autruche Klein Karoo sont présentés lors d’un très exclusif Fashion Show en Afrique du Sud

2003 Klein Karoo détermine un barème de paiement auprès des producteurs en fonction d’un classement de la peau

(4 niveaux) et de sa taille

2011, année noire avec la grippe aviaire, l’ épidémie réduit considérablement la population d’autruches en Afrique du Sud

2012 Klein Karoo et les frères Campana présentent une Collection exclusive de meubles en cuir d’autruche dont le très

emblématique canapé Cognac au Salone del Mobile

2014 Vente record de cuirs d’autruche Klein Karoo auprès des grandes Maisons de Luxe internationales

Création du label KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather

FR

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Storia del Gruppo KLEIN KAROO

La nascita del Gruppo KLEIN KAROO in Sud Africa coincide con l’avvio della Cooperativa agricola Klein Karoo nel 1945,

per mano di produttori locali. L’allevamento di struzzi, comunque, era già attivo fin dal 1864 nella Valle di Klein Karoo, una

regione situata tra lo scenico Outeniqua e la catena montuosa Swartberg.

Le soffici e coloratissime piume di struzzo diventarono presto la quarta voce dell’export regionale dopo oro, diamanti e lana e nel

1913 la domanda internazionale raggiunse un picco notevole e contribuì alla fioritura di Oudthshoorn.

Qualche data…

1826 Le prime piume di struzzo vengono prese da animali selvatici

1863 (26 agosto) Oudtshoorn viene ufficialmente denominata città

1905 I capi di struzzi addomesticati di Cape Colony vengono censiti: 360 830 animali

1926 (27 febbraio) nasce la Cooperativa Agricola

1945 nasce la Cooperativa Agricola KLEIN KAROO, per proteggere gli interessi dei membri.

1958 Nell’industria dello struzzo, viene introdotto il Single Channel Marketing

1959 Le prime pelli di struzzo vengono esportate in Olanda per la tintura

1964 Viene ultimato a Oudtshoorn il primo mattatoio per l’abbattimento regolarizzato di struzzi

1970 La conceria KLEIN KAROO viene ultimata in Agosto

1971 (maggio) Avviene la prima esportazione

1979 La Cooperativa entra nel mondo del trattamento e vendita delle piume di struzzo

1994 Anno da record. Incremento delle vendite nel settore alimentare del 175% grazie al nuovo trade mark KLEIN KAROO.

A Parigi viene lanciato il cuoio di struzzo

1995 50esimo anniversario della fondazione

2000 Il cuoio di struzzo viene introdotto nel mercato internazionale del mobile e dell’arredamento con gli Fratelli Campana

e per interni di automobili

2002 KLEIN KAROO Ostrich Leather partecipa a Couture, un’esclusiva sfilata indipendente in Sud Africa

2003 Klein Karoo determina un tariffario dei produttori in funzione di una catalogazione della pelle (4 livelli) e della taglia

2011 anno nero, per via dell’influenza aviaria. L’epidemia riduce notevolmente il numero degli struzzi nell’Africa del Sud

2012 Klein Karoo e i Fratelli Campana presentano una collezione esclusiva in mobili in cuoio di struzzo, tra cui il famoso divano

Cognac, in occasione del Salone del Mobile

2014 Vendite record per i prodotti in struzzo a marchio Klein Karoo dopo le grandi Maisons de Luxe internazionali.

Nasce il label KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather

IT

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Ethicsof K L E I N K A RO O

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ETHICS of KLEIN KAROO INTERNATIONAL

The KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich

Leather label is the warranty of a top lev-

el skin, along with ethical production prac-

tices that respect both the animal and the

environment.

The KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich

Leather Hallmark is the most requested brand

name for ostrich leather on almost every con-

tinent. For Ostrich leather and feathers the

ISO 9001:2000 and Hazard Analysis and Crit-

ical Control Points (or HACCP) Certification

guarantee quality production and practice by

a committed team of producers and processors

based in and around Oudtshoorn. Close to a

thousand KLEIN KAROO employees are in

service of its 350+ local Ostrich producers and

clients from International markets.

The KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich

Leather label and brand name is synonymous

worldwide with the very best quality Ostrich

available.

KLEIN KAROO International is stead-

fastly committed to quality standards without

compromise. This is achieved and maintained

though dedicated Research and Development.

Feathers are still widely used in major inter-

national Carnivals, Revues, like the Moulin

Rouge, and of course all important Fashion

Runway events, but KLEIN KAROO’s main

business remains Ostrich Leather.

ÉTHIQUE de KLEIN KAROO INTERNATIONAL

Le label KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich

Leather est la garantie d’une peau de haute

qualité pour laquelle des pratiques éthiques de

production ont été assurées dans le respect de

l’animal et l’environnement.

Le label KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich

Leather constitue la marque la plus demandée

pour le cuir d’autruche sur presque tous les con-

tinents. Pour le cuir d’autruche et les plumes la

norme ISO 9001 : 2000 est respectée:et elle

concerne l’analyse des risques et maîtrise des

points critiques (HACCP ) . Ces certificats

témoignent d’une production de qualité as-

surée par une équipe dévouée de producteurs

et de tanneurs basés dans la région d’Oudt-

shoorn. Près d’un millier d’employés de Klein

Karoo et plus de 350 producteurs locaux de

cuirs d’autruche sont au service de leurs clients

internationaux.

KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather

est synonyme dans le monde entier des meil-

leurs cuirs d’autruche disponibles sur le marché.

KLEIN KAROO International est ferme-

ment engagé dans le respect de ses normes de

qualité. Cet objectif est atteint et maintenu

grâce à une large place dédiée à la Recherche et

au Développement. Les plumes sont largement

utilisées pour les grands carnavals internation-

aux et pour les meilleures Revues telle que le

Moulin Rouge. Elles concernent également

tous les événements importants de défilés de

mode et de la Haute Couture. Cependant, l’ac-

tivité principale de KLEIN KAROO INTER-

NATIONAL demeure le Cuir d’ Autruche.

Principi etici di KLEIN KAROO INTERNATIONAL

È la garanzia di un pellame di pregiatissima

qualità e di un cuoio prodotto eticamente, nel

rispetto degli animali e dell’ambiente.

Il marchio KLEIN KAROO Finest Os-

trich Leather Hallmark è il più richiesto

in quasi i tutti i continenti per prodotti legati

allo struzzo.

Per quanto riguarda il coinvolgimento di cuo-

io e piume, tutti i prodotti sono garantiti nella

loro durabilità e qualità dal marchio ISO 9001:

2000 e certificazione HCCP, oltre ad una fil-

iera di produzione con lavoratori appassionati e

competenti, con base a Oudtshoorn o nelle vic-

inanze. Quasi un migliaio di impiegati KLEIN

KAROO sono al servizio dei più di 350 alleva-

tori di struzzi e del mercato internazionale.

Oggi il marchio KLEIN KAROO Finest Os-

trich Leather è sinonimo di quanto di meglio

il mercato del cuoio di struzzo ha da offrire.

KLEIN KAROO International ha un indis-

cusso impegno verso i più alti standard qualita-

tivi senza compromessi, risultato che è raggiun-

to e mantenuto grazie ad un continuo sviluppo

del settore di ricerca.

Oggi KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich

Leather è il principale fornitore di piume per i

carnevali di tutto il mondo, riviste come Moulin

Rouge e Case di Moda.

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Style&Trendsof KLEIN KAROO F I N E S T O S T R I C H L E A T H E R

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KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather COLLECTIONS

Each year, KLEIN KAROO Creative Studio launches a

new emblematic Collection.

KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather Collections are

exhibited throughout the year around the globe. The Col-

lections are to be seen in Paris at Premier Vision, in Milan

at Lineapelle, in New York at the Trend Selection, in the

USA at The Denver Market Show and in Hong Kong at

Asia Pacific Leather Fair.

KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather Collections

embody a Tribute to Africa and its beauty.

In Avant Première these Collections present the colour

trend forecasts and magnify the uniqueness of African

Nature & Culture.

Each Collection is presented with a poetic story telling

evoking African Spirit and nuances.

KLEIN KAROO is renowned for its ethics, quality

and innovation.

We welcome you to come and view our new offerings at

any of the global fairs!

Precious Leathers are up!

Precious leathers are those that are rare, noble and have

a distinctive look elevating them far above the more com-

mon everyday leathers. They are mostly requested by the

foremost luxury Houses for garments, accessories, high

level furniture and elite car interiors.

Ostrich, a bird with a rich provenance

As the world becomes further enslaved to technology, true

Luxury is ever more embracing natural materials with a

proven provenance. It is here that Ostrich stands tall as

the breeding, rearing and husbandry of Ostrich flocks is

as near to nature as it gets.

Each piece of Leather created by Klein Karoo can be

traced back to the farm the bird was reared on, its history

is completely transparent.

The Ostrich is the only Exotic animal that enjoys a life of

almost natural living conditions whilst being farm raised.

This graceful, long legged bird loves to run and strict

regulations ensure enough space to allow the Ostrich

to do just that!

The birds thrive on nutritious and natural food completely

free of anti-biotics. All animal practices are monitored,

thus guaranteeing treatment both humane and in sympa-

thy with what it would be in the wild.

The Ostrich is an entirely sustainable bird with farming

practices very much in harmony with the environment,

preserving the rare biomes of area and leaving as small a

carbon footprint as possible.

KLEIN KAROO is socially responsible, employees enjoy

ongoing skills training programmes and the community is

involved and uplifted through various commercial

endeavours.

Ostrich really is a leather with a pure Provenance, no other

exotic leather even comes close.

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Les Collections de KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather ont le vent en poupe

Chaque année, le Studio de Création de Klein Karoo

lance une nouvelle collection emblématique.

Ces Collections exclusives de KLEIN KAROO Finest Os-

trich Leather sont présentées tout au long de l’année dans

le monde entier. Ainsi pourrez-vous les admirer à Paris au

salon Premier Vision, à Milan à Lineapelle, aux USA, à

New York au Trend Selection et au Denver Market Show

dans le Colorado, enfin à Hong Kong à la Foire Asia

Pacific Leather Fair.

Les Collections KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather

constituent un hommage à l’Afrique et sa beauté.

En Avant Première ces collections proposent les prévisions

de tendances et de couleurs tout en évoquant le caractère

unique de la Nature et de la Culture d’Afrique.

Chaque collection est présentée avec une histoire poétique

racontant l’Esprit d’Afrique et ses nuances.

KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather est réputée pour

son éthique, la qualité de ses cuirs et son innovation.

Nous vous invitons à venir nous rencontrer afin d’appréci-

er par vous-même nos nouvelles offres à l’un des salons

mondiaux!

Les Cuirs précieux se caractérisent par leur rareté, leur

noblesse et leur présence incomparable. Ces qualités

inhérentes à leur texture les élèvent au-delà des cuirs

plus courants.

Ils sont surtout prisés par les Maisons de luxe dans la réali-

sation des vêtements, des accessoires, du mobilier haut de

gamme et des intérieurs de voiture de prestige.

L’Autruche, un oiseau à la riche provenance

Alors que le monde devient de plus en plus esclave de la

technologie, le vrai luxe se situe toujours là où les matières

sont nobles et naturelles et dont la provenance est attestée.

C’est ici que se dresse fièrement l’autruche, au plus près

de la Nature tant en ce qui concerne sa reproduction que

son élevage .

Chaque pièce de cuir créée par KLEIN KAROO possède

une parfaite traçabilité de l’oiseau, de la ferme où il a été

élevé, jusqu’à son histoire, tout est totalement transparent.

L’autruche est le seul animal exotique qui jouit de con-

ditions de vie presque naturelles tout en étant élevé à la

ferme. Cet animal gracieux, aux pattes longues, adore

courir. Une législation stricte lui assure suffisamment d’es-

pace pour lui permettre de se mouvoir en toute liberté.

Les oiseaux sont nourris avec des aliments naturels ex-

empts d’antibiotiques. Toutes les pratiques animales sont

surveillées garantissant ainsi un traitement à la fois hu-

main et en syntonie avec ce que ce serait l’état sauvage.

L’autruche est un oiseau sain et écologique. Les pratiques

d’élevage sont en harmonie avec l’environnement et l’agri-

culture, tout en préservant les biomes rares de la région et

en laissant aussi une empreinte carbone minime.

KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather est socialement

responsable, les employés bénéficient de programmes de

formation et de bilan des compétences réguliers. La com-

munauté est encouragée dans diverses initiatives commer-

ciales et de soutien.

L’Autruche constitue vraiment un cuir d’une provenance

pure et écologique qu’aucun autre cuir exotique ne saurait

surpasser.

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Stili e Tendenze di KLEIN KAROO Fin-est Ostrich Leather

Ogni anno, gli studi creative di KLEIN KAROO lanciano

una nuova collezione emblematica, che viene portata in giro

per le fiere e gli eventi di tutto il mondo per tutto l’anno. A

Parigi si possono ammirare alla fiera Premier Vision, a Mi-

lano in occasione di Lineapelle, a New York presso la Trend

Selection, nel resto degli Stati Uniti presso il Denver Market

Show e per l’Asia e Hong Kong troviamo la Fiera del Cuoio

del Pacifico.

Le collezioni cuoio KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather

incarnano un tributo all’Africa e alla sua bellezza.

Nelle anteprime, queste collezioni presentano le nuove ten-

denze per i colori e rendono omaggio all’unicità della natura

e della cultura africane.Ogni collezione è presentata con un

poetico accompagnamento di una storia, che evoca lo spirito

africano e le sue sfumature.

KLEIN KAROO è anche rinomata per la sua etica, la sua

qualità e la costante innovazione.

Vi diamo il benvenuto e vi invitiamo a visitare le nostre nuove

creazioni presso le fiere di tutto il mondo!

Il cuoio prezioso ha il vento in poppa!

Il cuoio prezioso è quello nobile e raro e si distingue dagli altri

per la sua texture caratteristica, che lo eleva al di sopra del

cuoio comune. Sono richiesti frequentemente per la maggior

parte dalle case di produzione più eleganti per accessori, fini-

ture di pregio e per gli interni di macchine raffinate.

Lo struzzo, un animale con una nobile certificazione

Man mano che la tecnologia rende schiavo il mondo, il vero

Lusso abbraccia sempre di più i materiali naturali di prove-

nienza certificata. E’ proprio in questo che il cuoio di struzzo

si distingue dagli altri, perché la cura del gregge, dall’alleva-

mento all’accoppiamento, è quanto di più prossimo al suo

svolgimento allo stato libero.

Ogni cuoio creato da Klein Karoo può essere tracciato fino

all’allevamento dove l’animale è nato, ogni storia è completa-

mente trasparente.

E lo struzzo è l’unico animale esotico che gode di condizioni

di tale libertà pur essendo allevato in cattività.

Questo animale aggraziato e dalle gambe lunghe ama correre

e lo può fare, visto che una rigida regolamentazione impone

che gli vengano riservate ampie aree e spazio sufficiente.

Agli animali sono garantiti pasti di qualità e privi di antibiotici

e tutte le pratiche svolte sugli animali sono monitorate costan-

temente, in modo da garantire un trattamento ottimale e in

empatia con la vita allo stato selvaggio.

Le pratiche di allevamento dello struzzo sono interamente

sostenibili, in totale armonia con l’ambiente, visto che preser-

vano le rare condizioni dell’area e sono a basso rilascio di ani-

dride carbonica.

KLEIN KAROO è una compagnia socialmente responsabile,

i suoi impiegati godono di continuo aggiornamento professio-

nale e l’intera comunità è coinvolta e aiutata attraverso pro-

grammi di varia natura commerciale.

Il cuoio di struzzo è davvero un cuoio certificato, nessun altro

cuoio esotico si avvicina a questa eccellenza.

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Return of the 30’s, KLEIN KAROO Ostrich Legsskin

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AfricanNight Sky

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C O L O U R : TA U B E F I N I S H : S H I M M E R

C O L O U R : O L D S I L V E R F I N I S H : M E TA L I C F I N I S H

C O L O U R : B U T T E R C U P F I N I S H : I R I D E S C E N T Y E L L O W

C O L O U R : S A H A R A F I N I S H : M E TA L I C F I N I S H Y E L L O W

C O L O U R : M O D B L U E F I N I S H : I R I D E S C E N T B L U E

C O L O U R : A N T H R A C I T E F I N I S H : S H I M M E R

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VIGNES Handbag

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African Night SkyMod Blue, a blue velvet night sky that

sometimes deepens to a dramatic and

intense darkness.

Even in the absolute darkness of en-

veloping Anthracite, we would gladly

allow ourselves to be carried away by

the metallic tinkling of Old Silver and

Sahara stars gradually lighting up, one

after the other, in the diffuse heat of an

African night.

The stars appear sculpted in gold and

silver against the dark and heavy sky,

like carved gems proudly worn by a

queen of Sheba.

With its African Night Sky collec-

tion, KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich

Leather transports us to a world where,

as dusk falls, people whisper secrets and

magic words, opening the gateway to

an infinite and generous African sky.

EN FR IT

Ciel de Nuit AfricaineMod Blue, ciel de velours bleu nuit qui

parfois s’assombrit pour se vêtir d’une

obscurité dramatique et intense.

Même dans la noirceur absolue d’un

Anthracite enveloppant, on se laisserait

volontiers transporter par le tintement

métallique des étoiles s’allumant une

à une dans la chaleur diffuse d’une

nuit africaine.

D’argent ou d’or, les astres se dis-

tinguent en relief sur ce ciel ténébreux

et lourd, comme des joyaux ciselés

fièrement portés par une reine de Saba.

Avec sa collection Ciel de nuit afric-

aine, KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich

Leather nous transpose dans un univers

où l’on chuchote, au soir tombant, des

mots secrets et magiques qui sauront

ouvrir les portes d’un ciel africain in-

fini et prodigue.

Cielo di Notte AfricanaCielo vellutato blu notte Mod Blue che

a volte scurisce per vestirsi di un buio

drammatico ed intenso.

Anche nel buio assoluto di un avvolgen-

te Anthracite, ci lasceremmo volentieri

trasportare dal tintinnio metallico delle

stelle che s’ illuminano ad una ad una nel

calore diffuso di una notte africana.

D’argento o d’oro le stelle emergono

da questo cielo scuro e tenebroso come

gemme intagliate, indossate con fierezza

da una Regina di Saba.

KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leath-

er con la sua Collezione Cielo di notte

africana ci trasporta in un mondo dove

nella notte si sussurrano segreti e parole

magiche, che aprono le porte di un cielo

africano infinito e prodigo.

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A N D PA S S I O N

Des couleurs franches et ludiques pour ces sacs très féminins de CAPE COBRA

LEATHERCRAFT en cuir d’autruche KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather

JOY

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Purity

White LORENZI Bag

KLEIN KAROO INTERNATIONAL | 24

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1. Chair, Corona Design, KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather

2. Saint Germain des Prés, VIGNES Handbag

3. Clutch in metallic golden KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather

4. Sofa, KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather

Saint Germain des Prés, VIGNES Handbag

Clutch in metallic golden KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich LeatherChair, Corona Design, KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather

2

1

3

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LuxuryA N D C O M F O RT

... two concepts which go together well. KLEIN KAROO

Finest Ostrich Leather magnifies the beauty of the pieces.

Sofa, KLEIN KAROO, Antique Saddle, Maddog, Ostrich Leather

4

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NamibDesert

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Desert

C O L O U R : B L O N D F I N I S H : S A D D L E F I N I S H

C O L O U R : M I N K F I N I S H : S A D D L E F I N I S H

C O L O U R : S T O N E F I N I S H : S A D D L E F I N I S H

C O L O U R : C H E D D A R F I N I S H : S A D D L E F I N I S H

C O L O U R : N U T M E G F I N I S H : S A D D L E F I N I S H

C O L O U R : W H E A T F I N I S H : S A D D L E F I N I S H

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CAPE COBRA LEATHERCRAFT

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Namib DesertIn tribute to the Namib Desert, the

oldest in the world, invigorated by the

cold Benguela current, KLEIN KA-

ROO Finest Ostrich Leather’s Namib

Desert collection consists of a colour

palette of sublime shades of gold.

Very natural leather hues, some like

ashen Nordic tresses, as in Wheat or

Stone; others warm and amber, as

in Cheddar; or enhanced with a hint

of spice in Nutmeg, or a silky brown

in Mink.

A symphony of very natural mineral

colours inspired by the dunes of the

Namib Desert.

An evocation of intertwined ringlets

of sand like the hair of a Venus, undu-

lating and mysterious like the breath

of life ...

Namib Desert, in the South your fair-

ness weds the flaming russet of the

Kalahari Desert, merging with it in a

deep ancestral embrace.

EN FR IT

Désert de NamibEn hommage au Désert du Namib, plus

vieux désert au monde, vivifié par les

courants froids de Benguela, KLEIN

KAROO Finest Ostrich Leather dé-

cline la collection Désert du Namib

composée d’une palette de blondeurs

sublimes.

Teintes de cuirs très naturelles, telle

une chevelure tantôt cendrée et nor-

dique avec Wheat ou Stone, tantôt

chaleureuse et ambrée avec Cheddar,

rehaussé d’une teinte de noix muscade

Nutmeg ou un châtain soyeux Mink.

Une symphonie de teintes très authen-

tiques et minérales inspirées des dunes

désertiques du Namib.

Evocation des chevelures de sable

entrelacées d’une Vénus ondulan-

te et mystérieuse comme un souffle

de vie ...

Désert du Namib, ta blondeur épouse

et embrasse au sud la rousseur flam-

boyante et torride du Désert du Kala-

hari en un baiser profond et ancestral.

Deserto di NamibIn omaggio al più antico deserto del-

la Namibia, ravvivato dalla corrente

fredda del Benguela , KLEIN KA-

ROO Finest Ostrich Leather declina

la collezione Deserto di Namib costi-

tuita da una tavolozza di sublimi toni

biondi.

Pelli molto naturali, come i capel-

li color cenere o nordico Wheat o

Stone a volte caldi ed ambrati come

un Cheddar arricchiti da una tinta di

noce moscata Nutmeg o un marrone

setoso Mink.

Una sinfonia di colori molto autentici e

minerali ispirati dalle dune del Deserto

della Namibia.

Evocazione di capelli di sabbia, intrec-

ciati da una Venere ondulante e miste-

riosa come un soffio di vita ...

Deserto della Namibia, il tuo colo-

re biondo sposa ed abbraccia al sud

il rosso fiammeggiante e torrido del

deserto del Kalahari, in un abbraccio

profondo ed ancestrale.

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Patinaed

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C O L O U R : A N T I Q U E S A D D L E F I N I S H : S O F T O P U

C O L O U R : B R A N D Y F I N I S H : S O F T O P U

C O L O U R : F L A M E R E D F I N I S H : C O W B O Y C L A S S I C

C O L O U R : A N T I Q U E S A D D L E F I N I S H : M A D D O G

C O L O U R : C O W B O Y S B L U E F I N I S H : C O W B O Y C L A S S I C

C O L O U R : M I N K F I N I S H : M A D D O G

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PatinaedProbably the most masculine and

rugged collection of the eight iconic

collections by the illustrious house of

South African ostrich leather, Patinaed

takes us back to the early explorers and

an authentic, natural world. With this

vintage collection dedicated to aged

leather, KLEIN KAROO proposes a

journey through time.

Antique Saddle evokes, not without

nostalgia, the dusty rides of the early

Dutch explorers in the bush, or the

sepia memory of Jan van Riebeeck

in 1652 discovering this mythical

place which became the famous Table

Mountain watching over Cape Town.

The Patinaed collection goes beyond

a mere patina of time, suggesting in-

stead the continuity between past and

present. In the same way that the Af-

rikaans language endures in South

Africa, these colours remain unchang-

ing, embedded within the collective

South African unconscious: the dark

turquoise petroleum tone of Cowboy

Blue, warmed by the more feminine

ardour of Flame Red; the rustic char-

acter of brown tobacco embodied in

the Mink shade.

A ruggedly natural universe unfolds

before our eyes.

PatinaedSans doute la collection la plus mas-

culine et la plus ‘rough’ parmi les

huit collections emblématiques de la

célèbre maison de cuirs d’autruche sud

africaine, Patinaed nous renvoie aux

premiers explorateurs, à un monde

authentique et essentiel. C’est un voy-

age dans le temps que propose KLEIN

KAROO pour cette collection vintage

dédiée aux cuirs vieillis.

Ainsi Antique Saddle évoque, non

sans une certaine nostalgie, les che-

vauchées poussiéreuses des premiers

explorateurs néerlandais dans la sa-

vane, ou le souvenir sépia d’un Jan

van Riebeeck découvrant en 1652 ce

lieu mythique qui deviendra l’illustre

Montagne de la Table surplombant

la ville du Cap.

La collection Patinaed va au-delà

d’une simple patine du temps, s’in-

scrivant davantage dans la continu-

ité entre le passé et le présent. De la

même façon que la langue afrikaans

perdure en Afrique du Sud, ces teintes

demeurent immuables et s’inscrivent

dans l’inconscient collectif sud afric-

ain: le ton pétrole de Cowboy Blue,

réchauffé par l’ardeur plus féminine

de Flame Red; la rusticité d’un tabac

brun qui s’incarne dans la teinte Mink.

Tout un univers naturel et rude se

déploie sous nos yeux.

PatinaProbabilmente la collezione più

maschile e più grezza tra le otto col-

lezioni iconiche della famosa casa di

pelli di struzzo Sud Africana, Patina ci

riporta ai primi esploratori, a un mon-

do autentico ed essenziale. E ’un viag-

gio nel tempo che KLEIN KAROO

offre per questa collezione Vintage

dedicata alle pelli invecchiate.

E Antique Saddle evoca, non senza

una certa nostalgia, le corse polverose

dei primi esploratori olandesi nella

savana o i ricordi seppiati di Jan van

Riebeeck, che nel 1652, alla scoper-

ta di questo luogo mitico che divenne

la famosa Tavola della Montagna che

domina Cape Town.

Questa collezione Patina va oltre una

semplice patina del tempo: è la con-

tinuità tra passato e presente. Nello st-

esso modo che la lingua Afrikaans per-

siste in Sud Africa, i colori rimangono

immutabili e rientrano nell’inconscio

collettivo sudafricano: il blue petrolio

di Cowboy Blue viene riscaldato dal

più femminile e ardente Flame Red.

Rustico marrone, colore tabacco, che

si fonde nell’ombra Mink.

Tutto un mondo naturale ed ostile che

si svela davanti ai nostri occhi.

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PearlsPastelof

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C O L O U R : D O V E G R E Y F I N I S H : P E A R L

C O L O U R : L I N D E N G R E E N F I N I S H : I R I D E S C E N T Y E L L O W

C O L O U R : R O S E P E TA L F I N I S H : I R I D E S C E N T R E D

C O L O U R : I N D I A N P I N K F I N I S H : I R I D E S C E N T R E D

C O L O U R : P E A R L F I N I S H : M E TA L I C F I N I S H

C O L O U R : S K Y B L U E F I N I S H : I R I D E S C E N T B L U E

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Pearls of PastelPearls of dew delicately settle on leather

of iridescent pastel.

Shades of infinite softness, vague memo-

ries of the glittering snows of Kiliman-

jaro, sweet nostalgia of childhood tales.

The Pearls of Pastel collection by

KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich

Leather takes us away to a sweet and

childlike universe: shimmers of green

Nile readily combines with soft Dove

Grey; cherub pink Rose Petal daringly

blends with Indian Pink, which subtly

enhances it; Sky Blue, a baby blue as

soft and inviting as a woolly handmade

for a newborn.

Pearls of Pastel, imprinted with the

gentle caress of a diaphanous feather

that once settled there and left, as if

by chance, an iridescent pearl on noble

and unique leather.

EN FR IT

Perles de PastelDes perles de rosée viennent se loger

délicatement sur un cuir de pastel irisé.

Teintes d’une douceur infinie, souve-

nirs diffus des neiges scintillantes du

Kilimandjaro, douce nostalgie des con-

tes de l’enfance.

Perles de Pastel, collection suave de

KLEIN KAROO Finest Ostrich

Leather qui nous transporte dans des

univers tendres et puérils: des reflets

vert Nil épousent volontiers un grège

doux nommé Dove Grey; Rose Petal,

un rose chérubin s’enhardit en camaïeu

auprès d’un Indian Pink qui le rehausse

subtilement; Sky Blue, un bleu layette

mousseux et accueillant comme une

laine faite main pour un nouveau né.

Perles de Pastel, empreinte d’une plume

vaporeuse et caressante qui s’est logée

jadis et a laissé là, comme par inadver-

tance, une perle irisée sur un cuir noble

et singulier.

Perle color PastelloGocce di rugiada si sciolgono su una

pelle pastello delicatamente iridescente.

Sfumature di infinita dolcezza, ricordi

diffusi delle nevi scintillanti del Kili-

mangiaro, dolci nostalgie dei racconti

dell’infanzia.

Perle color Pastel, soave collezione di

Klein Karoo Finest Ostrich Leather

che ci trasporta in un universo morbido

ed infantile. Riflessi del Nilo verde spo-

sano volentieri un grigio Dove Grey, un

cherubinico rosa Rose Petal coraggiosa-

mente s’accompagna con un Indian Pink

che sottilmente accentua il camaieu,

Sky Blue, baby blue e invitante come la

lana fatta a mano per un neonato.

Perle color Pastel, impronta di una pi-

uma vaporosa e carezzevole che un

tempo viveva qui ed ha sostituito, senza

volerlo, una perla iridescente con una

pelle nobile e unica.

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