Cowhides make truly beautiful rugs for your home, bringing a wonderful mix of rustic charm and sophisticated elegance to any space. They feel incredibly soft underfoot, immediately making your living area feel more comfortable and cozy. These rugs are generally quite easy to care for, making them a practical yet luxurious addition to any room. To ensure your cowhide lasts and stays looking great, it's a good idea to place it in a low-traffic area to prevent excessive wear and tear.
If you notice the edges starting to curl, a simple fix is to lightly mist the affected area with water and then weigh it down overnight. For more stubborn or really curled spots, you can carefully trim them away with an X-Acto knife. This curling can sometimes happen in dry indoor climates or areas with heavy foot traffic. It's also worth remembering that every large cowhide naturally has its own unique characteristics, including minor imperfections. Sometimes, the tannery might have skillfully made small repairs during the complex tanning process, especially since we're dealing with such large pieces. These natural variations and subtle repairs don't take away from the hide's inherent character; instead, they add to its authenticity and tell its story.
Pets absolutely love cowhides too! They offer a fantastic, warm spot for your furry friends to sleep, especially on cold floors, helping to keep everyone in your home comfortable.
Our cowhides are responsibly sourced from non-rainforest regions in Brazil and Colombia. Each large cowhide undergoes a meticulous quality inspection upon arrival to ensure you receive a premium product, and then it's priced fairly to reflect its unique characteristics and condition.
It's important to us that you know all our cowhides are by-products of the meat industry. If they weren't expertly tanned into these beautiful rugs, they would most likely be discarded as waste. Our tannery shares some fascinating statistics: only about 6% of cows slaughtered for meat have their hides processed for rugs. Even more exclusive, only 3% of those cowhides feature colors and patterns beyond solid black or brown, making our unique selections, like those you might find at Angus Oliver, truly special and rare.
