Although this rug is beautiful, it sheds a lot. I've owned wool rugs in the past and realize they do shed initially and stop shedding within a year with regular vacuuming. However, I've owned this rug for over a year now and it still sheds small white fibers and now my toddler and baby are covered in them if they sit down! It's also not as soft as other wool rugs I've owned. I wouldn't recommend it due to all the shedding.