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Kind words from Zulucow customers who love their cowhide purchases!
Vivien Hubble01/02/2023Amazing quality products handmade in South Africa I have purchased bags & belt for myself & gifts over the years which are treasured for their uniqueness The customer service is excellent Highly recommend Zulucow
Heather Marek30/01/2023Love my new fringe purse! It is excellent quality and so soft. I had some shipping delays as it worked it's way through customs but Lucy was fabulous about keeping in touch and tracking it along the route!
Alana W09/01/2023Lucy was absolutely wonderful, communication was great and delivery prompt (and in time for Christmas!)! Products are great quality - we bought a Blesbok rug some years ago and love it, so bought another as a gift, as well as a Cameroon Beaded Shield and the craftsmanship is amazing! Highly recommend..
Rick Wyke09/01/2023Made extra effort to ship item for Xmas.
Mary-ann Riley04/01/2023I bought 1 of the back packs when they were very first made & I've had it years! It's used every single day & i have to say it's worn really, really well. No holes or splits. Well worth every penny. I find it comfy to wear & it holds a good amount of weight comfortably. The suede wipe clean inner lining is very good quality which matters a lot to me as it doesn't rip/fray like other bags I've bought over the years from different companies that line their bags with the satin/silky effect which have ripped & frayed within a year of buying them. So it's Zulu bags for me every time now. I've had a lot of nice comments re the back pack & the boots which i bought to match. Just about the purchase the fringe/tassel bag! It's nice to hear about where & how they are made too.
Emma Fergusson27/12/2022I received the most amazing custom cowhide ottoman with storage. It’s exceptional, the quality, craftsmanship and carpentry are amazing and beyond what I expected. Lucy was extremely helpful and fantastic with communication for the details of the custom build even through her crazy busy Christmas sales and fairs.
Christchurch Creative29/09/2022Absolutely love my doorstop - it's superb quality and looks fantastic in the master bedroom. Delivery was very speedy and I love the fact that the products are all ethically made and highly sustainable.
AC Meddleton02/09/2022Great service and love the bag! Have had many compliments from friends about this too! Highly recommend!
Clare Ferguson01/09/2022I absolutely love my Zulu rug. It really makes my family room look so fabulous and I get so many great comments about it. Ordering was so simple and efficient, communication with Lucy was always first class. It arrived well wrapped and protected and in only a few days. I would definitely recommend this product and company to friends and family.
Valerie Fahy06/08/2022I love my new Zulucow fringe bag, the workmanship and quality are excellent. This is my third bag from this range, I love that they are sustainably and ethically made. I am also a huge supporter of women in business and Lucy is a delight to deal with, always ready to answer any queries and she is very accommodating. It’s great to hear the back stories of the women who make the bags too. I would highly recommend this shop.
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Clare Ferguson2022-07-27Absolutely love my Nguni rug. Service was amazing, communication clear and easy and the product came well packaged and presented. Would definitely refer to others and shop again with zulucow.recommends
Jamie Dix2021-01-28Was bought some beautiful cushions for Christmas, they are wonderfully made and have revamped my leather sofa 🙌🏻 The service and delivery was exemplary, and Lucy has been great at making sure they were received and loved 🥰 I would thoroughly recommend Zulu Cow great products, great service and a wonderful ethos 🥰
“I am over the moon it looks fantastic in the study – still got a few more finishing touches to do to the room – but the rug has made it !! it’s magnificent and flawless. Thank you for all your help and advice – just think I need a cushion for the chair now!”
~ Debbie Guscott, Ireland, November 2020
“Amazing! This ottoman is just perfect! Thank you Lucy, I can’t recommend you highly enough! Love my rugs and cushions too, Lucy, thank you!!”
~ Ruth, Guildford, Surrey
“I adore my Zulucow Bucket bag. Like most busy women my handbag is important to me as it has to be large, easily accessible and stylish and this bag ticks all those boxes. The fact it’s incredibly ethical makes it even more desirable.”
~ Alex Hammond, Sports Presenter
“Love my Zulucow rug & cushions, they look perfect in our converted barn. It is fantastic that not only is my rug a beautiful, high quality focal point. It is extremely hardwearing which is a necessary in our household with a husband who is a farmer and a rugby playing son.
Zulucow’s gorgeous handmade cowhide travel bag is a perfect weekend bag. I recently took it skiing with my family in St. Anton and then to Morzine with the girls; they all loved my funky cowhide bag as much as I do, it is beautifully made & totally unique”
~ Sam Lonergan, Crouch Ridge Vineyard, Althorne
“…we love, love, love our cow hides. They have lived in a few different places since we bought them. There are so many things I enjoy about the hides. They go with absolutely everything so when I feel like I want a pop somewhere else in the house, I move the herd! As an upholsterer, I am also always looking at them wondering if I should put one on a chair of a bench.
It was also an absolute pleasure to buy from such a wonderful, bubbly lady who you can tell is absolutely passionate about her work. I love the ethics behind where the hides come from and that you are lifting and empowering women in Africa with every piece that you buy and sell. Amazing!!!“
~ Dianne Cotterrell, @rarechair
“My Zulucow cushions have totally changed my old leather Chesterfield with the hide rug looking like it has always been there; an excellent match to my wooden floors and open plan living room. Whilst living on a farm and with two busy boys in and out of the house the hide has been very durable and hard wearing ideal for our busy life.
When I recieved my cow hide bag the first outing with friends, all commented on how lovely it was and wanted to know where it came from. I find that my belt always dresses up a nice casual black dress or black trousers and blazer.
Lucy’s products are exquisite, very traditional and the attention to detail is amazing. Even better that all are ethically sourced and providing economic opportunities to the rural communities of South Africa.
I can’t speak highly enough of the quality of these hides.“
~ Georgina McHugh
“Rug Success! Hi Lucy, Thanks for all your help in choosing the rug. As you see, the rug has been embraced by the whole family! Both Islay (our labrador) and Wilbur (the cat) are delighted with our purchase! I am really pleased with it – the size is perfect and it suits the space brilliantly. Thank you for sending it so promptly!“
~ Georgina McHugh
“Absolutely beautiful!“
~ Hilary Gates
“We love the hide and as you can see it really lifts the room!“
~ Jeremy Triegaardt, Surrey
“I bought my wife a Zulucow bag the first Christmas we were together, 7 years ago, which she has used pretty much daily and however great the quality (which they are) it’s become a bit tired!
…so this one is to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary.“
~ Matthew Dean, Somerset, UK
“I’m so happy Lucy, it’s beautiful! Much, much better and bigger than I though it was going to be and I love it. Thank you.“
~ Anne-Marie, Kent
“I love my rock and roll Zulucow (bag.) I’ve been stopped at ‘The Royal Academy’, ‘Fortnum and Mason’; everyone wants to know where I got my Zulucow! It’s so strong and such good quality, it’ll last for ever; I love the gorgeous lining; and it fits everything I need for a weekend break“
~ Trudy Martin, London
“I love, love, my Zulucow bag. It’s so striking and gorgeous and I can fit so much in it: umbrellas and kids stuff because it’s so strong. When I landed in N.Ireland, my mum noticed it as soon as I walked through the gate and she immediately asked “Where did you get that beautiful bag from?!” I like the fact that it’s unique and not a label.“
~ Trudy Martin, London
“I am delighted to have found “Zulucow”!! I love all things African, especially things made with Nguni hides. I bought a black & white belt from Lucy, and loved it so much, I bought a brown and white one too!! (I also bought a gorgeous Thabisa handbag which drew many comments when I was at ‘Crufts’)
Her cushions are second to none, they are of exceptional quality, with a lovely thick leather backing and feather filling. They are incredibly supportive and great if you have a bad back, as they keep you warm while you are sitting against them.
The fact that they come from South Africa, from Nguni cows, with Lucy helping to support the local work force is an added bonus. They are of a far superior quality than the hides you can buy from Argentina, where the cattle are intensely bred.
Looking forward to seeing the new products in Zulu Cow’s pipeline!! My sitting room has a prominent Zulucow theme!“
~ Tean, S.Molton, Devon
“Each cowhide is like a piece of art; they’re in another ball park: high quality; beautiful and glossy. They sit perfectly alongside my carefully curated Tom Dixon lighting, and Gunlocke and EBF furniture.“
~ Mark Bailey, Owner/Director ‘byBailey’, London
“I love my cushions, they go so well in our drawing room (see photo). I have had a lot of comments from friends who think they’re great. I spent such a long time looking for cushions and as soon as I saw yours that was it, perfect, just what I had been looking for. We are going to get a couple of rugs from Zulucow now too!“
~ Georgie Bates, Hampshire
“I absolutely love my Zulucow rug! I have positioned it in front of my log burner and it has immediately drawn the whole room together, creating a natural, warm and cosy atmosphere. All I need now is a good book and some cold weather! Best hide I’ve seen! Totally delighted with it! Thank you!“
~ Caroline and family, Little Baddow, Essex
“Thank you, you’ve been amazing Lucy. Your videos, especially showing the different choices together and on different floors were so helpful. I have looked at the rugs so many times and always thought they were unsuitable for us when in fact they are perfect! I look forward to my wonderful hide and will most definitely be a returning customer for interiors. Probably more rugs and cushions and definitely either a beaded or metal head for my hallway but also for accessories. Thanks again!”
~ Elaine, Whitchurch, Wales, May 2020
“… I received my second Cowhide Purse from my fiancé James today. I absolutely love it. What a beautiful bag, Thank you!”
~ Ginger Ward, Texas, USA
“Having purchased a black and white cow hide rug and matching cushions for my hall, I have been inundated with compliments of how amazing they look. Really pleased with the quality! Hard wearing, easy to keep clean and very low maintenance! I will be back for the brown hides next time to kit out our annex!
Thanks Zulucow for such unique, high quality products and of course the lovely, passionate Lucy”
~ Sarah, Chelmsford, Essex
“Lucy was very quick to respond to my questions, and made a real effort to help me establish what was the best bag for my wife from the stock she had. My wife Gaby says, “My bag is good quality leather, different and much admired.”
~ Trevor Williams, Cornwall
“I love my Nguni cowhide, lovely quality, beautiful colours and every time I look at it, it reminds me of home. The service that you provide is helpful and personal, so I have not hesitation in recommending you.”
~ Cathy Butcher, London
“How lucky am I to have discovered Zulucow!
I had been looking for a supplier of a quality Nguni Cowhide for quite a while and was delighted to have found this company on the Internet. I made contact with Zulucow and almost immediately Lucy was on the telephone asking me exactly what I had in mind i.e. size, colours etc and promised me she would get back to me once she had found a choice of suitable hides. True to her word she came up with the goods, a stunning tri-coloured hide which is now sitting very comfortably in my Family Room and looks beautiful.
I cannot emphasise enough the outstanding service I received from Lucy, she pulled out all the stops to find exactly what I was looking for. Zulucow is a very clever business, well made, quality products, different and so refreshing from the norm.”
~ Sue, Petersfield, Hampshire