This rug is stunning and makes the room come alive. However, it sheds something terrible & when it sheds the entire piece of material (that makes the "shag") comes out. You can weave it back in but it's annoying. I've had it just 2 weeks in my house and have had to re-weave at least 50 strands. 

(** This rug gets walked on and played on at my house. If it's going to be a decorative piece only where it won't get walked on much it would be perfect.)