Cowhide Rugs – Looks Beautiful On Your Wall Too
Cowhide rugs are becoming very popular piece of art in most of the homes. Cowhides are hides of the cow which are tanned to make cowhide rugs. Cowhides are tanned to make leather which is used to make various things like jackets, boots, rugs, bags, furniture etc. The best part of using a cowhide rug to decorate your home is its uniqueness, because no two hides are similar. If you want to create a new and exquisite look to your room, then a cowhide rug is the best choice. You can buy these rugs from a retail store, supermarkets, or even online. The cheapest thing will be to make cow hide rug at home. Though it is a messy and smelly affair, the final result will be that you are the proud owner of a beautiful cowhide rug made by you. The Internet will provide you details of how to tan a cowhide to make rugs.
Cow hide rugs that are dyed to resemble animal skins, like the zebra rug or the tiger rug is a popular choice of home decor by many women who have a taste for art and decoration. But a majority of the people prefers the cowhide rug in its original, natural black and white color. The main reasons that the cow hide rug is more in demand than other type of rugs is that they are very durable, can be cleaned easily, versatile, looks stunning on any type of floor, hypoallergenic and available at affordable rates.
Everybody knows that a cow hide goes through the process of tanning before it becomes a rug. But how many of you know that there are two types of tanning; the Chromium Tanning and the Vegetable Tanning. Some of the best cowhides come from Argentina and Brazil, and Brazil is the producer of some of the finest Chromium Tanned cow hide rugs. The cowhide rug looks great as carpets on the floor or as a wall hanging. Cowhide rugs can be used to create a focal point in the room or by the fireplace and due to its durability feature it can be placed in a traffic area, because it will not be worn or torn easily.
The trendy cowhide rug can transfer the look of any room. When you decide to buy a cow hide rug, it is better you choose rugs that come from Brazil or Argentina. Another factor you have to keep in mind is to buy Chromium Tanned rugs; because they last longer and do not split easily, but if you want to buy a rug that is not chemically treated, then you can go in for natural tanned rug. The cowhide rugs are also safe for your children and pets. A thick, deep piled rug is very comfortable, lasts longer and also helps to reduce the noise in the room.
Another reason why millions of people all over the world prefer the cow hide rug is because it can be cleaned very easily. It can be cleaned by vacuuming or by just shaking the dust off. But you need to apply soap and scrub gently with a sponge if there are stains on your carpet.
The author has a business where he is having a natural or exotic animal print COWHIDE RUGS to suit every decor & budget, and matching decorator pillows too.