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AGS7298 is a genuine, one-of-a-kind Nguni cow hide featuring black blended with chestnut tones and contrasting creamy white markings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts distinctive colouring, natural pattern and individual markings give it a character that cannot be reproduced. The hide pictured is the exact hide you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSouth African Heritage in Every Hide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe naturally varied colours and patterns of Nguni cattle hides reflect the landscapes and farming heritage of South Africa. This hide has been ethically sourced within South Africa and carefully finished in our own tannery in Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal. It is locally sourced and locally finished—not imported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Your Select Grade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGS (also known as) A Grade Superior Hides\u003c\/strong\u003e are selected for their excellent hair condition, attractive natural patterns and limited visible markings or imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAGD (also known as) A Grade Hides\u003c\/strong\u003e offer the same professional tanning and finishing quality but may show slightly more natural character, including subtle branding, healed markings or minor variations in the hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery hide is processed and finished to the same careful standard in our tannery. Its grade refers to its natural condition and visible markings—not the quality of the tanning or workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Prices Differ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Select Nguni hide is individually priced according to its grade, as well as the rarity and demand for its particular colour and pattern. A hide with an especially striking pattern, unusual markings or sought-after colour combination may be priced higher than another hide of the same grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Select range offers an appealing balance of quality, authentic character and value while preserving everything that makes a genuine South African hide unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine South African Nguni hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthically sourced within South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished in our own Dundee tannery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually photographed—the exact hide shown is the one you will receive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree delivery throughout South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Nguni Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43833217482819,"sku":null,"price":3390.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/5400\/1475\/files\/AGS7298.jpg?v=1788172687"},{"product_id":"standard-nguni-hide-tri-colour-black-white-speckled-bgd4902-1-9m-x-2-0m","title":"Standard Nguni Hide - Tri Colour Black \u0026 White Speckled | BGD4902 | 1.9m x 2.0m","description":"\u003cp\u003eNguni Hide no. 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It is locally sourced and locally finished—not imported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding Your Standard Grade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBGS (also known as) B Grade Superior Hides\u003c\/strong\u003e may display visible natural character, such as branding, healed scars, hair variations or other minor imperfections. These markings are generally fewer or less prominent than those found on a B Grade hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBGD (also known as) B Grade Hides\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as our \u003cstrong\u003eHidden Gems\u003c\/strong\u003e, may have more noticeable natural markings, branding, scarring, hair variations or small areas that have been carefully stitched or repaired. Any holes are professionally secured during finishing—we do not sell hides with open holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth grades undergo the same careful tanning and finishing process as our other Nguni hides. The grade reflects the hide’s natural condition and visible markings—not a difference in tanning quality or workmanship. For many customers, these markings are part of the hide’s beauty and appeal, adding depth, individuality and a deeper connection to its authentic story. Each marking has been shaped by the animal, the land and South Africa’s farming heritage, making the finished hide genuinely one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Prices Differ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Standard Nguni hide is priced individually according to its grade, the extent of its natural markings or repairs, and the rarity and demand for its particular colour and pattern. 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