This rug is just as nice as all the reviews claimed. It is not in a high traffic area at our house, but has started shedding a bit. The big surpise was the smell! This rug has a very strong solvent type odor I suppose from some chemical used in the manufacture or perhaps for storage reasons. In any case we've had it for a couple of weeks and it is still permeating the house with a chemical odor. I am very pleased with it otherwise, and I am sure the odor will calm down eventually.