Nguni Cowhide FAQs

Yes. Delivery is free to any address in South Africa, and your hide usually arrives within 2 days.

Yes, we ship to any country with FedEx, our preferred courier, and include the South African export paperwork. International shipping is not included in the price: send us your delivery address and we will quote the exact cost before you pay. As a guide, shipping a hide or zebra skin costs about R3,800.

Absolutely. We can bring hides to your hotel or Airbnb, then fold and roll your choice to roughly the size of a yoga mat so it fits in your suitcase, with the paperwork for customs.

WhatsApp Craig a photo of your room and the colours you like. He brings a selection of hides to your home so you can see them on your own floor, then you keep the one you love.

Monday to Saturday 8am–10pm and Sunday 10am–6pm, so evenings and weekends are fine.

Cape Town and the surrounding areas. Ask us if you are further out.

Nguni cattle are indigenous to Southern Africa and famous for their markings. Every hide has its own pattern, so no two rugs are ever the same.

AA grade hides have a full, even coat, clean edges and no visible marks. It is the top grade we sell for rugs.

Every hide is different, but most of our Nguni hides are about 1.8 × 2.3 m, and some reach 2.5 m. Ask for the exact size of any hide you like.

Our stock changes every week and each hide is unique. WhatsApp Craig and he will send photos of the hides available right now.

Yes. You choose the design, colours and size, and we hand-stitch it in 3 to 4 weeks, then deliver it to your home.

Shake it out and brush it in the direction of the hair. For spills, do not panic: blot straight away with a dry cloth, never rub, and let it dry naturally.

Like any natural material, strong direct sunlight can fade a hide over time. Rotate it now and then, and keep it out of all-day sun.

Card or EFT, online or on the day of your home viewing.