They are perfect for garden furniture and will add a lovely warm covering to your garden seats – ideal for those late summer nights sat around the barbecue.

Reindeer hides are also great for indoor use, and can be used as a stunning rug, wall hanging or furniture covering.

Reindeer hide is naturally a deep pile rug with excellent insulation properties due to the hollow hair.  This means they are not nearly as robust as cowhides and some minimal shedding of your reindeer rug can be expected,  although if you place your hide in low traffic areas it will maximise the life of your hide.

We love this stunning contemporary bedroom, with the tan and white cowhide rug placed on the hardwood flooring.  The organic shape of the cowhide is set off perfectly against the straight modern lines of the contemporary furniture.

We love cowhide as a design element because it adds texture and natural colouring to a room.  Cow skin rugs work great in a bedroom where there is a need to ‘fill a space’ without wanting to overcrowd a room with furniture.  

Cowhide rugs also look great in a hallway or office – in fact any room in your home will be uplifted when you furnish it with a cowhide.  What do you think?  We’d love to receive photographs of how you’ve used your cowhide rug.  Please send photos to contact@citycows.co.uk.

Finest Australian Sheepskins Now In Stock

 City Cows has been searching for some time to add sheepskin rugs to our range of hides, and we are delighted to announce that we now stock the finest quality Australian Sheepskin rugs we could find.

Luxuriously soft, and incredibly durable, these gorgeous sheepskins make great rugs or fantastic furniture throws to snuggle up on.  Children and pets love the soft and cosy feel of sheepskin, and they are washable which makes them even more practical for busy households. 

To wash your sheepskin rug we recommend you use an enzyme-free laundry detergent, and wash it either by hand, or on the delicates-cycle in your washing machine.  Let the rug air-dry, and then brush the sheepskin rug when it is dry to make it look like new.

Currently available in chocolate or cream, with prices starting at just £39.00.

The latest innovative technique of stencilling cowhides to make them appear is if they are zebra hides is turning out to be the latest must-have home accessory.

There is no doubt that the exotic and striking, African-influenced zebra print will add a stunning effect to your room.  These zebra print cowhide rugs work particularly well with contemporary style interiors, and not only make great rugs but make fantastic wall-hangings and furniture throws too.

We have just added several different zebra print cowhide rugs to our extensive range with prices starting at just £295.00.  For more information and our latest designs visit City Cows.

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We are one of the UK’s largest importers and wholesalers of cowhide rugs, so are able to pass on big discounts to our customers, and with prices currently starting at just £129.00, there’s never been a better time to treat your floors to an instant makeover!

Cow hide rugs look fantastic on all types of flooring, but they look especially good when placed on hardwood floors.  They also make fantastic furniture or bed coverings, if you are looking for a fun and funky alternative to the traditional offerings.

Cowhide rugs offer a great way to furnish your home as an an eco-friendly alternative to the traditional floor and furniture coverings which are available. 

The idea for cow hide rugs came from the people of the South American countries of Columbia, Argentina and Brazil.  In these countries cows are primarily bred for their meat and during this process the cow skins were usually discarded and forgotten about.

The idea of manufacturing rugs out of these skins was born, and due to the beautiful appearance of them along with the luxurious quality the increased demand and popularity soon became apparent. 

There is a wide diversity of cow breeds in South America which means that there is a massive range of colours and patterns which the cowhides are available in, so everyone’s taste can be catered for with regard to the appearance of the rugs.

The process of manufacturing these cowhides is extremely environmentally friendly in that the pollutants that are given off are far less than during the manufacturing of the majority of other leather products.

It is also the case that cowhide rugs are far longer lasting than any other type of synthetic or even natural fibre rugs so it is evident to see that along with the environmental issues you are getting far more value for your money.

Another attractive advantage of using these rugs is that they are so natural in terms of the treatment they have received before they arrive at cowhide retailers such as City Cows.  A cowhide rug is not treated with any bleaching agents or any type of harmful chemicals.  This is not the case for many of the more traditional rugs and carpets available, so you can see what a natural and attractive alternative a cowhide rug is.

In this day and age it seems that nothing is unique unless you are prepared to spend a fortune, you end up with something similar to everyone else – It doesn’t matter if it’s a new jacket or a piece of furniture.  

Cowhide rugs are perfect for those people who want to buy something unusual and totally unique.  If you read any of the latest interior magazines you will no doubt have seen some stunning examples of what is available.  If you want to see how many different variations are available please browse our extensive range at City Cows.

Each individual cowhide comes from a single cow and the skin is a by product of the meat preparation process. 

The colours are stunning and they feel so good you really must feel them to believe it.  The pattern on each rug is completely individual and they are very easy to take care of requiring minimal effort.  Cowhide rugs are also extremely durable, hard wearing and they will last a lifetime if cared for properly.

So, next time you are looking for something a little bit different why don’t you visit us at citycows.co.uk and choose your perfect hide – we promise you will not be disappointed and we have no doubt that the days of mass produced carpets will be a thing of the past for you!

If you are looking for something a little bit different why not consider a cowhide footstool, which will compliment the layout of any room.  These funky looking footstools are proving to be quite a hit, not only for the look but also for the many uses that they can be put to.

 Their many different uses include putting your feet up whist you are reading the Sunday newspapers, to accommodating the children whilst they are reading a book or watching the television.

Add to that the cowhide covering and you really are left with the best of both worlds.  We don’t know what it is but you can take an ordinary room, and just as adding a cowhide rug makes a big difference so does one of these stunning footstools.

There are many options to which colour cowhide you can go for from the more traditional white and brown to the stencilled zebra design.  Again, just as with the rugs, no two cowhides are the same which leaves you with something that is unique no matter which one you go for.

Many of our footstools are fitted with castors which means that  it is ideal for transporting from room to to room, while adding that stylish touch.

So, if you’ve never considered a footstool in the past perhaps one of the cowhide variety will change your mind, if you take a look at what is on offer we believe you will be pleasantly surprised.

Once you have purchased your cowhide rug, you are left with the decision of where to place it in your home.  You more than likely had a place in mind when you purchased your rug, but there are a few things that you should consider before deciding on a definite position.

To start with you should try to keep it away from direct sunlight as with all soft furnishings to keep the cowhide in great condition.

If you have young children it may be a good to keep it away from where they eat.  This would be applicable to any type of carpet with a similar texture to cowhide but due to the nature of it any spillages are easily wiped away with a damp sponge. 

The most popular position to place a cowhide rug would probably be in the living room and we guarantee that adults, children and the dog  will take a great deal of pleasure in lying on the rug due to the lovely, comforting  feeling that comes from the cowhide.  It is a popular decision to lay it in front of the fire - there is no problem with this but as with any type of rug care must be taken that it is not placed too close to the fire.

It is advisable that you move the rug around every couple of months to cut down on the wear. It is always the case that members of the family walk in the same places of a room every day so it will result in certain areas of the rug getting the most wear and tear. If you move it around this problem will be prevented and the wear and tear on the cowhide rug will be even.

It is not really a good idea to place the rug in the hall in front of your door. Unless it is a common practice in your house to leave your shoes at the front door the rug will become wet and dirty on a regular basis and the extra cleaning will probably be a job that you could live without!

A cowhide rug placed in a room where you can relax and enjoy it will be a great source of pleasure for you and your family for years to come.
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Cowhide rugs are most definitely the must have home interior accessory of the moment and all it takes is a quick look at any one of the interior design magazines or interior design programmes on TV to realise what a stunning effect they can have on any home.

There are many different types of cowhide rugs and it is worth taking your time before you decide which style will suit your home.  We highly recommend that when you are ready to make your purchase you go to a reputable dealer.  At City Cows we ensure all  our cowhide rugs have been treated properly to ensure your cowhide rug has longer durability.  All our cowhides are chromium tanned at the tannery in Columbia where we have built up an excellent business relationship over the previous 5 years.

By going to a recognised  retailer you will be assured of the very best advice when it comes to making your decision and you will have a selection of the best quality cowhides to choose from.

Before you start searching for that ideal cowhide rug we recommend that you decide whereabouts in your home you are going to place it and then take some measurements.  There is nothing worse than choosing a rug that meets all of your requirements and then when you get it home you find that it just doesn’t fit in the area you had in mind.    Take the measurements and you won’t be disappointed!

Another point that is fairly obvious but often not considered is the décor in the room where you will place the rug.   By considering these decisions before you buy your cowskin rug you will guarantee many years of pleasure from your choice of rug.