It's absolutely beautiful, and a wonderful addition to our family room. However, it is not particularly resilient in the presence of our cats, who are very attracted to the runner.  It has only been in place about two weeks, and there are loose pieces of yarn that have been pulled free by the critters.  I'm sorry to say that I have no idea how long its beauty will remain intact, but I do enjoy looking at it and feeling it underfoot - as do the cats.