Chromata Custom Stitched Cowhide Rug

Color, composed with intention. Chromata transforms narrow bands of dyed hair-on cowhide into a vivid horizontal rhythm. Two-inch stripes in saturated blues, greens, pinks, reds, plum, coral, gold, and chartreuse move across the field, framed by a solid deep navy border for a tailored finish. Subtle changes in tone, hair direction, and seam placement keep the precise geometry from feeling mechanical. Each band is assembled from individually selected sections of hide, with staggered joins that reveal the handmade construction and ensure that every finished rug is one of a kind. The Story Behind Chromata Chromata takes its name from the Greek word for colors—a fitting name for a design in which color becomes the structure itself. Rather than relying on a single repeated combination, warm and cool tones move across the rug in a carefully balanced sequence. The result recalls a modern textile or painted color study: energetic and expressive, yet grounded by disciplined horizontal lines and a deep navy frame. Made for Your Space Each Chromata rug is handmade to order in Brazil and adapted to the dimensions selected for your space. The approximately 2-inch stripe width remains consistent, while the color sequence and individual joins are balanced across the finished size. Chromata may be commissioned in the vivid multicolor palette shown or personalized using a selected combination of Furug’s 30 dyed cowhide colors or natural tones. The solid finishing border may also be coordinated with the chosen palette. Choose protective felt backing with discreet nonslip grip dots for use as a floor rug, or request a lighter backing for installation as stitched cowhide wall art. Because genuine cowhide is a natural material, every finished rug will have its own variations in color, texture, sheen, hair direction, and seam placement. These distinctions are part of Chromata’s character and ensure that no two rugs are exactly alike. Details Genuine Brazilian hair-on cowhide Approximately 2-inch horizontal cowhide bands Vivid multicolor palette of blues, greens, pinks, reds, plum, coral, gold, and chartreuse Staggered joins within the horizontal bands Solid 1-inch deep navy cowhide border shown Fine zigzag stitching Protective felt backing with nonslip grip dots Lighter wall-art backing available by custom quote Handmade to order in Brazil Standard and custom sizes available Approximately 6–8 weeks for production Natural variations in color, texture, hair direction, and sheen are expected A Note About the Images The full-size rug image is a digital visualization created from the physical Chromata sample to illustrate the design at approximately 8' × 10'. The finished made-to-order rug will preserve the approximately 2-inch horizontal stripe scale, framed construction, and overall color direction shown, while exact hide tones, color placement, seam locations, hair direction, and stitching will naturally vary. The sample and close-up photographs provide the closest reference for Chromata’s actual color, texture, and construction. Continue the Chromata Collection Carry Chromata’s color and rhythm beyond the floor with the coordinating 20" × 20" cowhide pillow. Its front features the same multicolor stitched bands, complemented by a solid dyed cowhide back. Shop the Chromata Multicolor Cowhide Pillow →