This rug is beautiful.  We ordered it in the 9'x 12' size.  It fit perfectly in the dining room of our new home.  The colors are vibrant but do not take over the room.  It was the exact effect we wanted for this room.  The 4 star is for the shedding the wool does when feet move on the rug during dinners and vacuuming fills the canister twice.  I know wool does this and it is a small price to pay for this gorgeous rug.  I just wanted anyone to know if they are using it in a higher traffic area because it could mean pulling out the vacuum every day!