I do recommend this rug.  The pattern & texture make it unique and nice looking.  I think it's more ivory with dark thread through it rather than light gray.  It's a little scratchy when I sit on it with thin pants.  It does shed, we've had it for a month now and there are little threads that collect and need sweeping/vacuuming.  Overall though it's a pretty look, with the raised diamond shapes and contrasting colors.  Hoping it will soften & shedding will slow with time.