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FAQ's + Hide Care
Yes. Each cowhide rug is photographed individually. What you see on screen is what you will receive.
Yes. Each cowhide rug is photographed individually. What you see on screen is what you will receive.
Yes. Each cowhide rug is photographed individually. What you see on screen is what you will receive.
Yes. Each cowhide rug is photographed individually. What you see on screen is what you will receive.
No. The calf skins are not photographed individually. It will be similar to what you see on screen but not exactly the same.
Calfskins – New Zealand
Cowhides – Brazil + New Zealand
We source som eof our cowhides from Brazil as they have the appealing hot climate breeds we do not farm here in NZ and due to their exceptionally high tanning standards and superior-quality fibre pelts. Each hide is carefully trimmed into an aesthetically balanced shape, with a naturally glossy coat and rich, distinctive colour tones and markings from their exotic cattle breeds. The pelts are split to 3–4mm, making them beautifully soft and supple. This process allows us to craft stunning furniture pieces and ensures our floor rugs lie flat, with edges that won’t curl.
We measure from the longest and widest points of the cowhide.
It is preferable to roll rather than fold your cowhide if you are storing it for a long period. If your cowhide has a crease, place the hide side down and steam iron over the suede with a clean damp tea towel.
Every day dust: Cowhides and calfskins can be vacuumed on a low setting, however, the quickest and most effective way of removing dust is vigorously shake outside.
Spills: Remove any solid matter and soak up excess moisture with a paper towel, then wipe the hair fibre with a damp cloth. If the spill has an odour then use a mild soapy solution. For any dried spills that have left a residue then wipe the fibre with diluted white vinegar solution - 5% white vinegar and 91% water.
Oil spills: For oil based spills wipe excess with blunt utensil in direction of hair, gently apply eucalyptus oil and leave for 5 minutes then wipe clean with damp clean cloth using a mild soapy solution. We recommend to test a small patch if oil spill is over a large area.
Damp cowhide: If your cowhide gets saturated do not dry it in the direct sun or in front of intense heat. Allow to dry gradually on a hard clean surface.
White or light cowhides: To be extra careful we recommend white, cream, beige cowhides be sprayed with a light coating of colourless nubuck and suede water proof spray from a cobbler or shoe shop when they are new. If you ever clean the cowhide rug with soap and water, do re-spray the surface again for added protection.
Storage: Always store cow skin rugs in a dry well ventilated place, preferably rolled and wrapped with a clean cotton sheet to protect from dust and dirt. Do not store heavy items on top of a cowhide.
Watch our how to video below on cleaning your cowhide!
The natural suede finish on the back of the cowhides provides an innate anti-slip texture. If you the cowhide may be in a location where it may be kicked up at the edges Velcro dots around the edge can prevent slipping
Coastal Cowhide hides have been tanned to a high specification so it is highly unlikely they will curl. However, if you place your cowhide in an area where there is strong sunlight, consistent or intense heat such as under floor heating or near a fireplace sometimes even a good quality cowhide can curl due to the fibres drying and contracting.
If it does curl then steam iron the curled area on both the leather or hair side with a damp clean cloth between the iron and the cowhide. Try Velcro dots around the edges to hold the curled edges down.
Natural cowhide rugs are fade resistant, however, over a very long period of time in direct sun light they may possibly fade a degree
.