
See what one cowhide does to a room
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We ordered from the website and received the exact cowhide in the photo online. It arrived at our home really fast (really impressed by this!).
I was genuinely amazed by the quality of the rug. The craftsmanship is excellent, the dimensions were exactly as described, and it looks even better in person.
I couldn't be happier with my new cowhide. Great quality, so soft and beautiful.
Fast delivery and skin was exactly as per photos. Excellent service.
We love the rug, it is exactly as described and arrived in just a few short days. Looks fantastic in our home.
Website photograph was a very good representation of what arrived. Quality was excellent.
Really lovely product great price super quick delivery. Would definitely recommend
Arrived well packaged and earlier than expected. It is soft and very good quality.
An efficient service, and quality goods.
Material and quality
A real, full cowhide from Brazil, tanned and finished there. Brazilian hides are known for their size, their short, dense hair and their beautiful natural patterns.
The hair side is smooth and hard-wearing. The underside is soft, natural leather, so the hide lies flat and feels good underfoot.
Care
A cowhide is easy to look after. Shake it out now and then, and vacuum it in the direction of the hair with the beater bar switched off. Blot a spill straight away with a barely damp cloth, and let it dry away from heat. Turn the hide every few months so it wears evenly, and keep it out of strong, direct sunlight to keep the colours at their best.
We don’t recommend washing, soaking or steam cleaning a cowhide. Water and heat can make the leather stiff.
Where it comes from
Our cowhides come from Brazil. The cattle are raised there, most of them outdoors on open pasture, and the hides are tanned and finished in Brazil too.
Every hide is a by-product of the meat industry, so no animal is raised for its hide. We buy direct from the tannery, which treats its own water on site.
From Brazil
From Brazil's open pastures to your floor
Brazil has one of the largest cattle herds in the world, and most of those cattle graze outdoors on open pasture. Brazilian hides are known for their size, their short, dense hair and their natural patterns. We travel there to choose ours, so every hide we send is one we are proud of.
No two cowhides are ever alike. That is the beauty of a natural hide.
Your cowhide questions, answered
Quick answers to what people ask us most.
Before you buy
Do I get the exact cowhide in the photos?
Yes. Every cowhide is photographed on its own, and the one on this page is the one we send you. Screens and room light can make the colours look a little different, but the pattern and the shape are exactly as you see them.
How big is this cowhide?
The exact size is on this page. We measure every hide flat, from the top of the hide to the tip of the longest leg, and across the widest point.
Will it fit my room?
As a guide, a hide of about 180 to 200 cm fits nicely in front of a two or three-seat sofa. From about 220 cm it can sit under a coffee table with the front of the sofa on it, or under a dining table.
Not sure? Send us a photo of your room and we will gladly help you choose.
How thick is a cowhide?
A cowhide is one natural layer of leather with short hair, about 3 to 5 mm thick. That is what makes it lie flat, follow the floor and roll up easily when you move it. If you love a deep, soft feel underfoot, a sheepskin is a lovely extra.
When it arrives
When will my order arrive?
Your expected delivery date is shown on this page, just above the Add to basket button. Everything we sell is in stock in our own warehouse, so nothing has to be ordered in first.
My cowhide has fold lines. Is that normal?
Yes, completely. A cowhide is folded for delivery, so it usually arrives with a few fold lines. Lay it flat and they relax by themselves within about two weeks.
Would you like it flat sooner? Get in touch and we will send you a short video that shows how.
My table left a mark in the hair. What now?
Easy to fix. Put a closed bag of ice on the mark and let it melt. Dab away any moisture, then brush the hair up with your hand or a soft brush. The mark disappears.
Living with it
How do I clean a cowhide?
Shake it out now and then, and vacuum it in the direction of the hair with the beater bar switched off. Blot a spill straight away with a barely damp cloth, and let it dry away from heat.
We don’t recommend washing, soaking or steam cleaning a cowhide. Water and heat can make the leather stiff.
Is a cowhide hard-wearing?
Yes. The hair is short and dense, so a cowhide handles everyday life well, from a busy living room to a hallway. Turn it every few months so it wears evenly.
Is a cowhide good with pets?
Yes, and many pets love lying on one. The short hair does not hold on to dust and pet hair the way a deep rug does, so it is easy to keep clean.