O.M.G. What a beautifully made handwoven wool rug from India. The colors are in tones of taupes and bluish /gray, and muted. It did shed for two weeks or so , I vacuumed once/twice wkly., it did the trick. It did have a smell from the wool and being rolled up. It disappeared after two weeks. The price is outstanding, THANKS Wayfair, way to go!!!! Love my rug!!!!!!