I love this rug! It's the perfect size for my space. I have it in a low traffic area (my office), so I don't find shedding to be a problem. It's a great alternative if you can't afford a real Beni Ourain. My only issue was that it was a bit tricky to flatten out after I unrolled it (there were some bumps/ripples from it being rolled up for shipping). After a day on the floor with some heavy books on top, it is smoothing out nicely. Very happy with this one!