Just a warning to anyone considering this rug:  the rug is really a beauty, and I was so excited to put it down in my home.  But within an hour it became clear to me that it was shedding like mad!  And it has continued to shed.  I had intended it for my bathroom/dressing area, and now lint is all over my black pants, the towels, everywhere!  And vacuuming helps only a little.  If I had it to do again, I definitely wouldn't buy this.  I'm giving it two stars only for looks.