Cowhides are an excellent way to add warmth and comfort to any room in your home. But many people have questions about cowhides. We’re here to tell you everything you need to know before purchasing cowhides from us at Hanlin.
Sourcing Our Cowhides
Our range of cowhide rugs are a byproduct of the South American meat industry, where instead of going to waste, cowhides are tanned and preserved with the hair on. This showcases their spectacular, unique markings and can provide a natural covering for walls, stone, and wooden floors, or as use as a throw over furniture to add texture and colour to any interior.
Each of our rugs have been hand-selected by our team at Hanlin, working with some of the finest tanneries in South America to ensure good quality and variation of markings. As with all natural hides and skins, you should expect to see hides that have some fire branding marks, scarring or insect bite marks.
Some hides may have minor imperfections or small patched repairs, but these do not detract from the hide’s overall stunning appearance and should not be considered defects.
Versatile Styling
Cowhides are extremely versatile when it comes to design and colourways. No two cowhides are the same as the animals are all unique. Our cowhides come in many different colours, so you’ll have no problem finding one that complements any style of decor. If you’re looking for something different to the traditional brown cowhide, we have plenty of colour variations – you’re sure to find one that’ll be to you and your customer’s taste.
Our printed and metallic cowhides are a great alternative to traditional style cowhides. Metallic rugs have been sprayed in certain areas to remove patches of hair; these patches are then filled in with a metallic foil for a unique, modern style.
The printed hides come in such a wide variation of styles, and provide a fresh and original look for those after something a bit more fun than the traditional colourways and patterns. A funky piece that we stock at Hanlin are our acid wash cowhides. These hides are treated with a solution to reveal abstract patterns. Our assorted printed cowhides are a very popular choice for storefronts and are available at wholesale quantitates at Hanlin.
Cowhides are highly versatile. While most people use them as rugs, you can also incorporate them in other areas of your home. Many display cowhides on walls in large rooms to highlight their unique designs and colors.
Impressive Durability
Cowhides provide excellent durability, making them perfect for high-traffic areas like kitchens and living rooms. While you shouldn’t subject them to a stampede, everyday foot traffic won’t cause any damage.
With proper care, cowhides will last for many years even with family members and pets moving across it. The care instructions for cowhides are straight forward and not too labour intensive. To read more about how to properly care a rug, click here to find our care guide.
Great For Allergy Sufferers
We make excellent options for rugs and flooring because they’re hypoallergenic. Made from natural materials, cowhide rugs avoid harsh chemicals used in synthetic fibers. For allergy sufferers, they’re a great choice as they don’t carry allergens.
New Stock Of Cowhides
Here at Hanlin, we have recently had a new stock of cowhides arrive. With such a wide variation of designs available in large, wholesale quantitates, you can rely on Hanlin for high quality hides at competitive prices. Whatever you’re looking for, we’re here to guide you and help you decide on the best pieces for your shop and customers. We’ve been a cowhide wholesaler for over 30 years, and have built very strong relationships with our customers on the way.
To see our new additions, keep visiting our website or if you’re able to visit us at our showroom, we look forward to seeing you! To book an appointment to visit us in person, please click here.
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