Very disappointed in this rug. It wasn't described as a shag anywhere in the product name or information, and that's exactly what it is. On top of that, it's a very thin, cheap shag. I had wanted a pile rug, was was specifically avoiding shags. The reviews I read described it as "thick" and "soft". It's like they are talking about a completely different rug. This is extremely thin, and you can see the backing through the shag. An AWFUL product. I could return it, but the return cost would eat up 80% of what I paid. I will think very hard before I order from Wayfair again.