The Springbok, the national animal of South Africa, is a medium-sized brown and white gazelle that roams the open plains and grasslands of the dry inland areas of southwestern Africa. Their natural habitat extends from the northwestern part of South Africa through the Kalahari desert into Namibia and Botswana. Both male and female Springbok have distinctive horns which average 35cm in length. Springbok occur in numbers of up to 2.5 million in South Africa alone.

The Springbok is categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as “Least Concern” as the species is widespread and one of the most abundant antelopes of the southern African region. There are no threats to its long- term survival.

The Springbok horns used as the signature piece on an Okapi bag are sourced from farmers in the Karoo region of South Africa and are 100% sustainably and ethically sourced. Springboks are regularly farmed for their meat and the horns are most often merely disposed of. We therefore obtain the horns as a by-product of existing established farming practices. Horns for use by Okapi are cut down to our required size, prepared and polished by local workers in the Karoo. This process of horn preparation has successfully created new employment opportunities in the area.

The Karoo is a semi-desert natural region in South Africa covering more than 400,000 square kilometers.

The Springbok is categorized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as “Least Concern” as the species is widespread and one of the most abundant antelopes of the southern African region. There are no threats to its long- term survival.

Every element of an Okapi bag is entirely traceable, sustainable and ethically sourced. 100% of the chains, horns, labels, leathers, skins, lining and packaging is made and sourced in Africa.

Through the development of Okapi, we have forged strong relationships with the Ostrich farming communities of the Karoo. This affords us a very unique insight into exactly where our skins come from, as well as direct access to everyone in the supply chain from the farmers through to the tanneries.

Every Okapi bag is made to the highest standards of quality using African sourced raw materials and is crafted by skilled African artisans. Each handmade artisanal piece is unique thanks to the handmade hardware elements and the fact that no two Springbok horns are alike.