I read reviews and get concerned from time to time.  I went with my gut on this and was glad to have picked this rug for my entry way in our new, contemporary home.  It does shed but all wool rugs shed.  We've even had a pretty decent oil/grease stain from some dirt on the underside of the door sweep (collected during construction) but were able to get the stain out.  The varying heights of the stripe give it a unique appearance texture.  Nothing but compliments so far!

Pros: Looks great, good quality
Cons: None