Supper happy with this rug. I purchased the same one in pink a few months back and the black one is just as gorgeous! Feels great under the feet, not a scratchy wool. The coloring is gorgeous, with hints of charcoal grey, not a solid black. Both rugs haven’t shed on me, even when vacuumed. I highly recommend vacuuming on medium or high pile setting if available. I didn’t purchase the rug pad (for either rug) and they don’t slip around too much. Really brought a bit of drama to the living room!