In my previous blog I mentioned we would be producing a City Cows You Tube video to commemorate the many colours of natural cowhide. These numerous colours of cowhide got me thinking about a rainbow of different colours and from there it was a quick trip in my mind to thinking about the classic song sung by Judy Garland in the Wizard of Oz. So here it is together with a more upbeat modern take on the same tune by the group Hit Nation.

So many diverse colours of cowhides and so little time – so why not come over and get a look at one of the UK’s largest on-line merchants of affordable, high quality, chromium tanned, South American cowhide rugs and cowhide accessories at City Cows. We have 100s of happy shoppers who have previously bought and our numbers are growing every day.

Here are some of our vast range of coloured cowhides at City Cows !

The Rainbow Colours of Cowhide

Cowhide is a wonderfully versatile product of nature and is extremely hard wearing, economical and an ideal style option for your home whether you want to use it as rug, carpet or throw to put over a sofa or chair.

Maybe you can’t find a colour that matches your style choices in the natural range then I’m sure you’ll find a perfect match in our extensive range of dyed cowhide rugs and carpets. So whether it’s a black and white cowhide you want or dyed funky vivid orange cowhides we have them all at City Cows.

In my next entry I’ll be profiling our brand new You Tube video Over the Cowhide Rainbow –I was inspired by the classic Oscar winning Hollywood Film – The Wizard of Oz and the simply brilliant song Over the Rainbow sung by Judy Garland and we’ll also be showing in this videos a selection of our wonderful natural colour range and styles .

City Cows – theUK’s finest importer and online retailer of cowhide and cowhide accessories. 

Here at City Cows we also have what we know is our best ever Christmas sale for our highest grade A quality, chromium tanned (for a longer life), South American cowhide rugs and cowhide accessories at the lowest cowhide prices anywhere. Why not join our many hundreds of satisfied cow hide customers and see for yourself why our customers just keep coming back for more.

To commemorate our reindeer skin hide Christmas sale we have made a short You Tube video for our City Cows dedicated cow hide video channel.

City Cows – home to the finest, affordable reindeer hides complementing our extensive cowhide rugs and cowhide accessories.

City Cows

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.

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!

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.

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.

 You will find that they may start to lose a small amount of hair as soon as you start to use it, but it is really nothing to be alarmed about.  It is all part of the nature of a cowhide rug and although you should not be rough with it, you should use the same cleaning routine as you would with the other carpets and fabrics in your house.

It is perfectly acceptable to vacuum the rug in the normal way – once in a while take it outside, give it a good shake and leave it outside to get some air. This will remove any stubborn particles of dust and freshen it up a little.

We always advise that you move the location of the rug from time to time to ensure that it wears evenly.  By doing this you will probably find that you will not experience the ageing aspect of cowhide rugs.  By turning it around or moving it into another room once in a while you will ensure your cowhide rug stays looking great for years to come.

If you notice a mark or stain on the rug don’t use an abrasive cleaning fluid. Just rub the stain gently with a damp cloth and a luke warm mixture of soap and water.  Gently rub in the direction of the hair but don’t rub too vigorously. You usually find that this will do the trick.  

If the children spill something on the rug such as food or juice, try to soak up the spillage with some absorbent kitchen towel as quickly as possible.  If there is food involved gently scrape it away with a blunt knife and then try to remove the remainder of the mark as explained previously.

Caring for your cowhide rug basically boils down to common sense and if you take care of it you will find that it will give you many years of pleasure.

Here are a few cowhide rug ideas for you that you may or may not have considered, but they make stunning use of these luxurious hides – be warned, once you start to use them in these different ways you won’t be able to stop!

 These rugs make wonderful bed throws, especially during the winter months.  Place one of them on top of your duvet, and due to the size they will easily cover a double bed.  Because of the weight and the texture you will never wake up in the night feeling cold again, and to top it off they look fantastic while setting off the whole look of the bedroom.

 Another great idea is to use one of these Cowhide rugs as a throw over your sofa.   The effect is stunning as illustrated above. 

By using them this way you really do get the added benefit of feeling the unique texture of these cowhides on your skin rather than only under your feet.  If you intend to use them in this way it is always a good idea to hang them outside on a clear day every month to freshen them up.  It really does make a difference and it is all that is really needed.

Cowhide rugs also look great as wall hangings.  The stunning effect will have an impact on any room and if you are looking for a focal point then you won’t be disappointed.