I ordered this rug because I just liked the 
 look of it so much and figured I would just 
 find a spot for it. It ended up in my living 
 room and the old rug went out!
 In the light in my house (not photo studio 
 bright) the ombre effect is more subtle--not 
 stripey.
 The first time I vacuumed it I was shocked at 
 how much wool is lost (first real wool rug 
 I've owned), but it leveled out.