This is a great rug for the price. I’ve had no issues with shedding in the 6 weeks I’ve had it. I placed heavy books on the corners for about 3 days and the rug flattened out beautifully. I agree with another reviewer that this is more of a linen color than ivory, which is what I wanted. There a vast number of colors in this rug that blend nicely and create a beautiful pop of color in my living room. I also have dogs and I think this rug will be great at masking future stainsdirt that come with dogs. Highly recommend.