After reading several reviews about this rug "shedding", I looked everywhere else to find a deep teal rug that I liked as much as this one,  I love the color, the contrasts in the rug, the good price and the 8' x 11' was the exact size I wanted. I couldn't find anything that I liked better, so took a chance and ordered this rug.  It was delivered within a few days of my order and has been down for 2 days. I haven't seen any evidence of "shedding", the color matches the picture, it has a close pile and the rug is thick and soft. I am so glad I went ahead and ordered it.