I opened the package and almost gasped at how gorgeous this rug is! I was so excited that it would add a perfect pop of color to my daughter's Shabby Elegance bedroom. However, this rug SHEDS LIKE CRAZY! you can't even walk on it because the silk pieces just fall out constantly. I am saving them because I may try to stitch them back on. We have only been using the rug for 3 weeks, and I have an entire 15 gallon garbage bag full of silk pieces.