Some Factors to Remember When Buying Cowhide Rugs
The widespread choice of different types of rugs provided to the user today has made the use of rugs very popular. Though basically this popularity had always been present, today the popularity has grown because of the availability of the variety in the use of different kinds of materials with which rugs are made. Of the different varieties of rugs and one of the most popular and trendy rugs is the cowhide rugs.
Cowhide rugs have been in trend for many years and they have been used for interior designing as well. You may find that there are a number of traditional and modern patterns that you can pick from. The rugs are long lasting and durable even though they are made of materials that are soft and satiny to touch. They are products that are available naturally and are not identical in either touch or looks. Every piece is different and special as naturally the source from which it is made available- in this case the animal cow- is unique.
Selecting cowhide rugs for their quality is very important, even though the price of the rugs is also to be taken into consideration. Make sure to know if the animal was reared for its hide. If it was reared for meat, the quality of its hide cannot be guaranteed. Each and every cowhide rug would be a special piece as it would be from a different animal. The texture and color would all be different. Check the measurement of the hide. It should be the exact size of the place you want to place it or approximate to the room or place you plan to use it as the size plays a very important part here. The origin of the cowhide rug can always determine the quality of the cowhide along with its size and shape. You should have an idea of what you want before going to buy it or place an order for the product. Find out how the cowhide was treated also. There are two methods that could be used one is natural method and another is use of chemicals. This is a very important and useful piece of information. Preservation of the cowhide is very important and so the method of preservation matters to determine the quality of the hide. Chromium is claimed to be the best method to treat the cowhides as it helps to keep it flexible for a long time and give it lasting quality that keeps it from cracking. Some people and distributors feels that the use of natural oils is best to soften the cowhide that will minimize the use of chemical, but one drawback in using natural oils is that it may not last long like the hides on which chromium was used.
Cow hide for rugs is a great idea and is a growing trend in interior designing. The hides can be colored and dyed to suit your imagination and place of use. The color of the furniture, the walls and the mood of the room can be matched with the right kind of cow hide rug.
The author has a business where he is having a natural or exotic animal print cowhide rug to suit every decor & budget, and matching decorator pillows too.
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