Leather and cowhide area rugs are one of the more sought after types of rugs in contemporary homes, especially with those people seeking floor coverings made from natural materials rather than synthetic fibers.

Shag rugs of any material have been in great demand for the past three decades, so it should be no surprise to see the evolution of leather shag rugs.

The shag rug has quite a wide appeal, but if you are trying to fit in with rustic furniture or Western decor, then some types of shag rugs may look out of place in your home. Leather, however, can fit in especially well with Western decor and also rustic furniture and furnishings.

Not surprisingly, the variety of rugs you can buy in leather shag is not so great as with some other materials, such as Flokati. Different shades of brown are the most common, as one would expect. However, a dash of color can appear from time to time, and interest and variety can be added by the use of reversible leather rugs, as the top picture shows.