this rug is stunning! why only 3 stars then? because it is a mess! if you are used to hand made wool rugs, maybe you know this and are used to this.  this one is my first and it sheds like crazy. I kept it because it exactly matches my linoleum floor. I probably won't buy another handmade wool rug. I need low maintenance stuff. but I love, love, love the color and design so I suppose we will just have a love/hate relationship until it sheds itself bare and it is time to toss it.