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Cowboy style is on trend! How to look like Beth on ‘Yellowstone’ a country western cowgirl style outfit this season

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What do you imagine when you think of life in Western America? For us at Zulucow, it’s small towns, free roaming horses, sunsets cascading over snow capped mountains. And ranches full of stylish cowgirls and cowboys. It’s a place that most of see in the movies but also somewhere that fashion houses have used for decades as inspiration and we’re here to let you know – Cowgirl Chic is back!

Visiting the Zulucow Artisans in South Africa – With your generous donations, they bought food. 

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It’s been a few weeks since I returned home from South Africa. It was such an inspiring, motivating and ultimately exhausting trip. I wanted to share my reflections, thanks for your donations and thoughts on my return in this blog post. Thanks for your donations! First and foremost I have to say another big thanks […]

3 Zulucow fairtrade facts for fairtrade fortnight

Fairtrade fortnight holds a special place in our hearts here at Zulucow. We pride ourselves on sourcing ethically sourced products and creating sustainable jobs; teaching Zulu women new skills for life and helping them to survive and put food on the table.  In the UK fairtrade fortnight highlights the importance of shopping smart and ethically, […]

Have yourself a Merry Cowhide Christmas!

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Treat your loved ones to a beautiful cowhide gift from Zulucow this Christmas. From cowhide rugs, to cowhide purses and everything in between … We’ve got the perfect cowhide gift for you We’re going all out for a Merry Cowhide Christmas here at Zulucow! We’re not quite sure how it has come around to Christmas […]

How to update your interiors with cowhide and African influences

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African animal prints are rarely far from being a popular trend in homewares. They work for every season. African designs are a huge passion of mine having been born in Zimbabwe and raised in South Africa. I have noticed how over time, decorating trends have come and gone. But African inspired interiors and furniture have endured the […]