This rug is beautiful in person. The material stands out and is quirky but solid, doesn’t seem to shed. I’m giving this 4 out of 5 only because the color is not what is pictured. I happen to love it more, but that’s just me. It’s way more brown in person, the color in the photos is clearly light gray. When I ordered this it was back ordered, and the pictures I’ve seen look dark gray, so it may vary by manufacturer or batch produced. Also there was one spot where hard sealant that binds the fibers to the rug really clumped along the white lines, luckily it wasn’t noticeable. But all in all I LOVE this rug and it was worth the wait. It’s a very original and fun piece.