Cowhide Pillow Cover – Brown and White Hair-on-Hide Cushion, 16 to 24 Inch

Hair-on cowhide brings something to a sofa that woven fabric can’t: a short, sleek coat that lies one way under your hand, and brown-and-white markings that no two hides repeat. This square cowhide pillow cover is cut from natural hair-on hide on both the front and the back, closes with a zipper along the top edge, and is handcrafted in Marrakech in the workshop of leather artisan Abdelilah.

Key Features

• Hair-on cowhide, both sides: natural brown and white hide on the front and the back, so the cushion looks finished from every angle.
• One-of-a-kind markings: each cover is cut from a different section of hide, so the size and placement of the brown patches will differ from the photos. That variation is the nature of real cowhide.
• Four square sizes: 16×16, 18×18, 20×20 and 24×24 inches (40, 45, 50 and 60 cm).
• Zipper closure: runs along the top seam for easy insert changes.
• Cover only or filled: order the cover alone to use your own insert, or choose the filled option to receive it ready to use.

Choosing Your Size

Measure the insert you plan to use: the cover should match it, or sit slightly smaller for a fuller look. The 16 and 18 inch sizes suit armchairs, accent chairs and beds; 20 inch works as a main sofa cushion; and 24 inch makes a generous floor or daybed cushion. Layering two sizes on a sofa, an 18 in front of a 20, adds depth without clutter.

Styling Brown and White Cowhide

Warm brown and creamy white read as a neutral with texture, which is why cowhide settles easily into very different rooms. On a cream sofa beside washed linen it adds contrast without adding colour; against a cognac leather chair and exposed brick it leans into a loft look; on oatmeal bedding it becomes the one natural, tactile accent. To complete a seating corner, pair it with one of our Moroccan poufs and ottomans in matching hair-on cowhide.

Made in Abdelilah’s Workshop

The cover is cut and stitched in Marrakech by the team of Abdelilah, the leather pouf artisan of Souk Tala’a. He has 16 years of experience and runs his own workshop in the leather souk with several craftspeople alongside him. The same workshop makes our hair-on cowhide poufs, so a pillow and a pouf can be chosen to sit together in one room.

Specifications and Care

• Material: natural hair-on cowhide, front and back
• Colour: brown and white; markings vary from hide to hide
• Sizes: 16×16 in (40×40 cm), 18×18 in (45×45 cm), 20×20 in (50×50 cm), 24×24 in (60×60 cm)
• Closure: zipper along the top edge
• Options: cover only (insert not included) or filled
• Care: do not machine wash or soak; wipe with a dry cloth, brush the hair in the direction it lies, keep dry and away from prolonged direct sun

For more on materials, sizing and looking after cushions, see our complete guide to handmade pillow covers.

Interior designers, hotels and shops can order this cowhide pillow cover in volume through our wholesale program for Moroccan home decor, with flexible quantities.