I like this rug very much. The colors are true to what is pictured on the website. It does shed quite a bit at first - kind of like having a cat in the house! But it is wool and I think that is to be expected. Just need to vacuum it up more at first. The only reason I gave it a 4-star rating is because it is described as 8'6" X 11' 6" and the size is actually 8'4" X 11'4" -- 2 inches shorter on each dimension. I ordered a rug pad from another company based on the larger size and therefore had to cut it down when we laid the carpet. And even that mere 2" makes a difference when you have designed a room plan. Looks elegant, though, and works well in our living room.