The right cowhide pattern is particularly important when choosing the right cowhide footstool. Here are three popular patterns you will find when searching for cowhide footstools: A traditional cowhide design: The most authentic pattern and is often made from leather. It’s white and brown or white and black and it looks just like something out […]
How do you smooth a cowhide rug? That’s a great question. Here is a simple guide. Set a water-soaked flannel (or similarly soaked tea bath towel or other clean lint free cloth) over the cowhide rug or carpet and work the flat iron over any wrinkles within the hide in the identical manner you would […]
The color of the cowhide is one of the most important aspects of any cowhide product you are going to buy. You will want to make sure that the color and pattern you are purchasing will mesh well with the items in your home. Luckily, most cowhides are neutral colors, ranging from black and brown […]
We take a lot of pride in the quality of our Brazilian cowhide rugs that we offer to our valued customers. We thoroughly inspect each cowhide rug when it comes to our warehouse, if a cowhide rug does not meet our standards it goes into the close out section and the price is dropped significantly. […]
How do you hang cowhide without nails? Hanging with a rug casing is a great way to hang cowhide without nails. A combination of a casing and rod hooks is a relatively simple way to hang your cowhide rug without nails. Mount the rod hooks onto the wall. This might require drilling screws into the […]
Are cowhide rugs in style? Absolutely yes! Luckily for those of us who love the look and feel of cowhide rugs, they are not going out of style any time soon. Cowhide rugs are a classic, timeless element that can be used as a focal point in a room filled with neutral colors or it […]
Children, adults and even pets can suffer from allergies. Unlike most carpets cowhide rugs make the perfect choice for allergy sufferers as they are free of allergy-triggering fibers. Due to cowhides being made from natural animal skin, they don’t trap dust and allergens like carpet which can lead to asthmatic issues and other health problems. […]
That’s a great question! We have been asked this question many times. We just wanted to publish this post so that hopefully it answers your question quicker than a phone call. To answer the question simply, no. You do NOT need a rug mat underneath our cowhide rugs! Our cowhide rugs are high quality and […]
Your new Cowhides International cowhide rug should last a lifetime if cared for properly. It is important to note that cowhides are a natural product and, like everything else, will wear under heavy traffic conditions over time. We recommend rotating your hide every 3 months in high traffic areas and to not place your cowhide […]
Let’s face it. Quality cowhides are beautiful and go with just about all décor, but they are not exactly the cost of a throw rug. If you are looking for a rug that will last through many years of wear and tear, then consider looking at the company you are purchasing it from. Here are […]
