FAQ

Are all  Cowhides  the  same  quality?
No, Cowhides  come  from  different  sources and  have  different  thickness  and  tanning  characteristic. We  offer  top quality Brazilian Cowhides  that  are  recognised  as  some  of  the  best  in  the  world  as  they  come  from  large  tanneries  that  have  years  of  experience  in  the  tanning  process. They  come  without  any  holes  and  rub  marks that  are  found  in our  Craft Cowhide  range. These  hides are  generally  thinner  and come  with  marks and  holes  but  are  great  for  craft  projects. They  are  also  less  expensive  to  purchase, we  indicate  clearly  on  the  website  the  differences. This  covers  natural  hides, Faux  Hides  are  100%  sythetic and  machine  made.

Are  Cowhides  Ethical?
Frequently  asked and  the  answer  is,  Yes. They  are  a byproduct  of  the cattle  industry  and  no  part  of  the animal is  wasted. No  animals are  specifically  grown  for  their  hides  alone. We  appreciate  some  people  are against cowhides and  meat  products  and  this  is  a personal  stance  and  we  respect  it  too.

Are Cowhiderugs Durable?
The  real  leather  of  cowhide  rugs  can  last  in  excess  of  ten  years and  longer. They  are  extremely  hard  wearing  and  even  the  white  fur  does  not  mark  easily. Simply  maintain  with  an occasional  brushing.

Are  Cowhides easy  to  clean?
Obsolutely. A  simple  soft  brush  off  occasionally  ensure  all  grit  is  removed and  if  anything  spills  on your rugs, get  to  the  stain  straight  away  and  it  should  come  out  easily. We  have  a  seperate  section  about  Cowhide  cleaning that  is  very  helpful.

Are  Cowhides  Soft?
Underfoot the fur of  the cowhide is almost silky in texture on  the  qualities we sell. This  is  due  to  the  tanning process. Soft  but  extremely  durable.

Are  Cowhides  Still  in Style?
Cowhides have never gone out of style in  the  last  fifty  years and are a style  statement in  any  home whichever  room you  place them  in.

How are  Cowhides  Measured?
As a  piece  of  furniture  you need  to  know  the  length  and  the  width  so  your  cowhide  fits  into  the  area  you  have  in  mind to  use  it  in. Our  measurements  are  from  the  tip  of  the  hide  to  the  base for  the  length  and  across  the  widest  part  of  the  base  for  the width.
Each  hide  is  unique  so  sizes  are  indicative only and  there  are  variances  in  each  hide.