I really do love this rug. It's quite stunning in person, and it is well made. But it sheds like a mother! I've had it for about a week, and I've been vacuuming it every other day. I know it's wool, and I've had wool carpets before. I guess it's because it's black and white that it's so noticeable. I'm not going to return it, but it would make me think twice about buying it again if I had a do-over.