Ostrich Fashion from South Africa, Madrid

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)

The Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa had the opportunity to show off their Ostrich Fashion wear to the business and media communities in Madrid, Spain this afternoon, 16th June, 2009.

The event was organised by the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa together with the Commercial Commissioner at the South African Embassy in Madrid. His Excellency Mr V B Koloane, the South African Ambassador to Spain, was presided over the event and offered his personal support in promoting the South African ostrich industry in Spain.

On show were a wedding dress, two evening dresses and a cocktail dress. The accessories worn by the models and the cuff links worn by Mr Anton Kruger, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa, we crafted by Ms Chechiwa Khonje, of Pretoria. These accessories are made with precious metals and stones around an ostrich leather centre. Ms Khonje is also wearing one of her accessories.

The lunch was prepare by Chef Pete Goffe Wood, who runs Casia in Cape Town, came specifically for the event to prepare a four course lunch based on ostrich meat and dessert. In the photos you can see the Spiced Ostrich Tartar and the Smoked Ostrich dishes.

The Ostrich Industry
The Ostrich industry has an import role in the South African economy. Not only does the industry generate R1.2 billion export Income annually (website Ostrich Business Chamber of South Africa) but also provides employment for some 20,000 people. But as Mr Kruger pointed out to me, an employed person in South Africa sustains five other people. Moreover, most of these jobs are in rural areas.

Leather represents about 65% of income per bird and is used in a number of products including shoes, handbags and car seats and interior.

The Ostrich Dresses
Yellow evening dress, worn by Anka, has two shades of yellow leather with Swarovski crystals around the top. The 25meters of feather fringe matches the leather shades of yellow.

Purple evening dress, worn by Sandra, includes 800 Swarovski crystals around the neck. Thirty meters of Ostrich feather fringe were used to complete the dress.

White wedding dress, includes 900 Swarovski crystals, which were individually stitched. The flow effect of the dress is created by 100 big Ostrich plumes.

Green cocktail dress, the green colour has a hint of metallic look to it and includes 20 meters of small body feathers.

(Due to technical reasons the colours in the photos might not fully represent the colours of the dresses.)