Ambleside Cowhides and Sheepskins

Ambleside Sheepskin Shop.

Ambleside Sheepskins is a fast-growing natural products company operating from our 16th century former Bark Mill in Ambleside; The heart of the picturesque Lake District in northwest England.
Our team is committed to delivering the best home décor solutions as well as the very best in luxury sheepskin slippers/coats/gloves at affordable prices. We focus on providing the very best level of customer service to ensure that you receive perfect products such as Sheepskin Rugs, Hand crafted Shepherd Sheepskin Slippers, beautifully patterned hard-wearing Argentinean Cowhide Rugs, incredibly soft and warm Premium Reindeer Hides.
Not to mention our stunning Herdwick and Cumbrian sheepskin rug collection.
Why not come and visit our shops and have a day out in the countryside? ( Ambleside Sheepskins LA22 9DU )

Ambleside Sheepskins.

Ambleside Sheepskins is a fast-growing natural products company operating from our 16th century former Bark Mill in Ambleside; The heart of the picturesque Lake District in northwest England.
Our team is committed to delivering the best home décor solutions as well as the very best in luxury sheepskin slippers/coats/gloves at affordable prices. We focus on providing the very best level of customer service to ensure that you receive perfect products such as Sheepskin Rugs, Hand crafted Shepherd Sheepskin Slippers, beautifully patterned hard-wearing Argentinean Cowhide Rugs, incredibly soft and warm Premium Reindeer Hides.
Not to mention our stunning Herdwick and Cumbrian sheepskin rug collection.
Why not come and visit our shops and have a day out in the countryside? ( Ambleside Sheepskins LA22 9DU )

British sheepskin tanning in a large paddle wooden vat

Short video of British sheepskins being tanned in a UK tannery.

The tanning process is what converts the skin into leather, stopping putrefaction by stabilising the collagen fibres within the skin with tanning agents such as alum. Skins are soaked in acid followed by the tanning agent in these enormous wooden vats known as paddles.

This is just one small part of the tanning process that creates a beautiful sheepskin rug.

Blog post about the full tanning process -