Otis

The endangered Somali ostrich is easy to identify with its blue neck and stockings.

This jaunty looking male is strutting his stuff in the lush green landscape following rain.

The choice of fabric pieces in the body aim to convey the volume of feathers and their movement in the breeze. Capturing the character of this quirky bird was a fun project.

Otis will bring colour and joy to any room

Inspired by time in Samburu, Kenya, and created using a vast number of patterned fabrics and coloured threads.