Bought the 8'3" x 11' size for the family room and it is a focal point of the room. As others have said, the white fibers are longer than the black wool nap and are not soft to the touch. However, this does not become an issue unless you plan to lay on the rug. Even then, this rug is so striking, I would still go with it.  I have never seen a rug with this pattern in any retail store, so there is the originality factor as another plus.