I've had this rug for several months now and it will not stop shedding. The fibers are itchy when you sit on the rug and end up all over your pants when you get up. The fibers also get everywhere in the house, as well as end up in tiny balls all over the rug. We don't have pets or children, but this rug is what we now call "the dog" since it sheds so much. The colors are muted but the actual design is nice.  But we are back on the market for something lower maintenance.