cowhides

Cattle leather sources

Cowhides are the skins of cattle, used to make leather.

The plural typically refers to the raw or processed material: The tannery received a shipment of cowhides.

A cowhide can also be a whip made from such leather, or the act of beating with one.

tanning

vegetable-tanned

Leather cured with plant matter

  • tanninPlant-derived astringent compound
  • barkSharp canine vocalization
  • chromiumElement twenty-four

currying · dyeing · soaking · liming · pickling · fleshing · stretching · softening · preserving · drum

material

leather

Tanned animal skin

  • skinBody's outer layer
  • rawhideUntanned animal skin
  • peltFur-bearing animal skin

grain · texture · supple · durable · natural · thick · stiff · flexible · raw · cured

crafts

leatherworking

Crafting with animal hides

embossing · burnishing · saddlery · harness · awls · chisels · beveling · edging · handmade · artisan

rugs

flooring

Surface underfoot material

southwestern · ranch · cabin · tricolor · brindle · spotted · natural · accent · throw · layering

fashion

handbags

Portable personal storage accessories

  • bootsAnkle-covering footwear
  • jacketsWaist-length outer garments
  • shoesProtective foot coverings

belts · wallets · accessories · footwear · designer · luxury · apparel · garments · boutique · exotic

upholstery

furniture

Movable room objects

  • sofaMulti-seat cushioned furniture
  • reclinerAdjustable-back armchair
  • ottomanBackless cushioned seat

armchair · chaise · loveseat · settee · tufting · cushioning · padding · seats · headboards · panels

Opposites
animal source

cowhidespigskin

Leather from swine

sheepskin · goatskin · lambskin · deerskin · ostrich leather

material type

cowhidessynthetic leather

Man-made hide substitute

faux leather · pleather · vegan leather · vinyl · fabric

processing state

cowhidestanned leather

Phrases
Family

cowhide

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G