Over 90 years of experience in making quality handmade leather animals…
It seems that the first pig came about almost by accident when ‘Old Bill’, who worked making hand luggage for Liberty’s of London, wondered what could be done with the left over leather. He came up with the idea of a stuffed leather pig footstool which was first offered for sale through Liberty’s in 1927. In those early days the pigs were made from pigskin and had very long noses! Today the animals are made from cowhide, specifically tanned for our purposes and are highly tactile!
The Omersa animal is all about the story…
Our animals have been described as humorous, quirky, artful and beautifully made making them unique gifts for special occasions particularly weddings, christenings and special anniversary birthdays. They are equally appreciated by men, women and children and for those who have grown up with an Omersa animal, they have become a very special part of childhood and a highly coveted family heirloom!
One of the joys of working with the animals are the stories we hear from our customers.
Make a Statement
As well as having a practical use as a footstool, our animals are often used with great effect as a statement piece to decorate a home,office or hotel. They are often used by Interior Designers as a statement piece in a project and over the years we have featured in several hotel projects.
USA – The Bowery and The Jane Hotel, New York
Italy – Palazinna Grazzi (Champagne Bar), Venice
Germany – Das Stue, Berlin
Denmark – Nimb Hotel, Copenhagen
Switzerland – Hotel Wilson, Geneva
England – The Standard, London
Just a quickie to let you know our hippo ‘Hattie’ has arrived safe and well. Thanks you all very much.
England, May 2020
I received my order today of my Rhinoceros footstool and I just had to email you to let you know I am absolutely delighted with the product - I am so happy. Thank you so much - your craftsmanship and quality is truly amazing and I will certainly be recommending your company to all of my family and friends.
England, May 2020
I just wanted to email to thank you for my order I received yesterday, to say I am pleased is an understatement. The craftsmanship is absolutely superb to be honest I was quite emotional opening it, thank you so much.
England, March 2020
Thank you very much for such a great service and our beautiful hippo.
Gibraltar, February 2020
WOW, He is amazing! (he being a Medium Rhino) Thank you very much!
England, February 2020
Geraldine (the giraffe) has settled into her new home wonderfully. Leonard is making the acquaintance of Hippolyte, Queen of the Amazons, who has been with us since 1999 and was my first of your African beasts. I also have a black Shaun the Sheep and a little mouse. As you can gather I am a fan
England, November 2019
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