

Rest assured that none of our cowhide rugs will have an unpleasant smell. None of our cowhide rugs have that unpleasant smell from tanning solutions that is so often present in other cowhides. No Unpleasant Tanning Odors Common In Other Cowhide Rugs All hides are considered "premium" grade. This is not a flaw in the hide merely a tool to ensure longevity and strength. Nicer ones simply do not exist.ĭuring the tanning process, it may be necessary to put some suede backing on small areas of the rug. Rest assured that every one of our cowhides is of the highest quality. Even when a chromium tanning process is used, often times the results are unsatisfactory since it is such a difficult process as compared to more conventional forms of tanning. As a result, most countries do not tan their cow hides this way. Chromium tanning is extremely high tech and expensive. The Best Quality Cowhides are Chromium TannedĬhromium tanning has long been known to produce the best tanned cowhide rug. However most of these pale in quality, both in longevity and suppleness, as compared to those from South America. The leather of every one of our cowhide rugs is very supple, unlike cowhides from most other countries that can actually be quite stiff in comparison. We only select hides that have been through the very best tanneries and use the chromium tanning method. Its what Cowshed Interiors are all about. We can give you a shortlist of hides with images from the importer and will view 'in person' to ensure the quality will meet your expectation. If there is a "specific" requirement that you have in either size, colour or shape we can still help. There is no point in being disappointed with a hide being delivered that is nothing like your expectations. We believe it is far better to know that the picture you see is the EXACT hide you will receive. We may not have the largest selection available on line but we can guarantee that we have individually checked the hides and are 100% confident in their overall quality and luxurious appearance. They are selected for their colour, shine, and overall beautiful appearance. We showcase just some of the more unique on our website but have access to a few thousand luxurious, high quality cow hides in a wide variety of shades, sizes, colours and markings, stored just a few miles from our premises.Īll our hides are hand picked from hundreds. See for yourself why our Brazilian cowhides are known in the industry for their standard of luxury, quality, and purity.All our hides are from South America and have been hand-picked at least twice and even three times, to ensure best of the best. Saddlemans cowhides are soft and thick, with no chemical odors, and will not shed under normal circumstances. Cowhide area rugs need to be placed in a low-traffic area when possible, kept away from direct sunlight, and remain in a dry environment.

Our cowhides have been produced using only the best European machinery and techniques, and as a result, will offer many years of beauty, luster, and durability with minimal care. Keep in mind when choosing your cowhide area rug, that sizes are an approximation cowhide is a natural product and no two hides are alike. Our medium size measures 6’ x 6,’ the large measures 6’ x 7.5,’ and the extra-large measures 6.5’ x 7.5.’ We also offer oversized natural cowhides from time to time, so please inquire if that is of interest to you. You’re sure to find the perfect size cowhide for your needs in our Natural Hide Collection. Our most popular shades of natural cowhides are champagne, beige, white and grey, but we do offer other selections as well. Our long-term relationship with the best tanneries in the world allows us to continuously be able to select only the highest quality natural cowhides, and we are proud to offer you this Natural Hide Collection of 37 hides in a wide selection of colors to fit any design project. For nearly 30 years, Saddlemans’ owner has traveled to Brazil numerous times throughout the year and hand-selected each hide, ensuring unmatched beauty and quality in each and every cowhide area rug in our collection. We offer only the very best luxury 100% natural Brazilian cowhides.
