I'm fine with the colors being less intense than the photo, but the shedding is a concern. I'm hoping it will stop soon.  The rug has been in use for two weeks, and there are tumbleweeds all over the kitchen floor (see photo).  I'll turn it 180 degrees in a couple of weeks to distribute the wear, but I've never had a problem like this with a rug. I don't really want to have to vacuum every other day.