MILANO STRAPS · OSTRICH

Ostrich: the unforgettable leather

Ostrich has an undeniable grain. Each nodule is a follicle, each hole tells where a feather grew. The texture is three-dimensional, deep, and uneven in just the right way. I haven't found another leather that adapts to the wrist without breaking in from day one.

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The African ostrich (Struthio camelus) is an exotic leather with vegetable tanning. The follicle quill bumps — denser and more uniform at the centre of the back — create a three-dimensional texture that no smooth leather can replicate. It flexes immediately, with no break-in period. With wear, it develops a patina that defines the quill bumps over time.

The deep grain makes every stitch critical. Each strap is subject to CITES regulation. Available in lug widths of 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 24mm. From 165€.

Frequently asked questions

Do you also sell belts in ostrich leather, besides watch straps?

No, our work is watch straps, not clothing belts. If you're looking for an ostrich leather accessory for your watch, in this collection you'll find ready pieces, handcrafted in Milan with vegetable tanning.

Do you also make wallets in ostrich leather?

No, Milano Straps only makes watch straps, not wallets or other leather accessories. The ostrich leather you find on this page is cut and hand-sewn specifically to fit your watch's lugs.

What sets apart the ostrich leather used for the straps?

Ostrich leather has a three-dimensional grain, with the feather follicles remaining visible and raised on the surface. It's vegetable tanned, a process that respects the leather's natural structure and accompanies its ageing over time, without making it flat or uniform like a chemically treated hide.

How many ostrich leather straps do you have ready in this collection?

In this collection you'll find two ready pieces in ostrich leather, each handcrafted in Milan with vegetable tanning. Each piece has its own product page, with photos and specific features.

How much does an ostrich leather strap cost?

Ostrich leather straps start from 165 euros. The exact price of each ready piece is shown on its product page, along with photos and details of the workmanship.

How do I find the correct lug width for my watch before choosing a strap?

The safest way is to look up your model in the Milano Straps watch archive, also accessible from the "Find your watch's size" box on every product page. Alternatively, you can send a photo of your watch on WhatsApp to the atelier, or photograph it with the app app.milanostraps.it, which recognises the model. Only as a last resort, if you can't find the model, measure the distance between the two lugs with a ruler or a calliper.

The next step

The right strap isn’t chosen. It is built, together.

From the atelier appointment to delivery, every step is made for those who know that things done well take time. Rare leathers, one piece at a time, eighteen months of warranty.

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What we offer

  • We guide you through every step — with exclusive images directly from our atelier
  • Over 50 artisanal steps for each strap — from leather selection to final stitching
  • The time it takes to do extraordinary things — four, five weeks. Not a day less.
  • An object designed to last a lifetime — cared for by us for eighteen months
  • The right leather for your watch — chosen together, in the atelier, only for you

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