The design is hard to see on the website, it’s much more beautiful in person. Very soft and thick material. PLEASE NOTE Wool rugs always shed and it’s normal for wool rugs to shed. I vacuumed it as soon as I got it, and will vacuum regularly. If you need to clean a spill, try using a mix of vinegar and warm water to get the stain out, it’s a very simple and effective cleaner on wool. Hope this helps!