Very thick, well-made wool rug. The color is just what I anticipated based on photos and other reviews. It’s a combination of a dark gray and navy blue. We put a 0.25” pad under this although it really doesn’t need a pad for cushioning because it is so thick. We have two dogs so wanted a darker color rug and this will hide any dog dirt. We had hardwood floors installed in our master closet and bedroom and put this rug in the closet. Yes, this rug will shed a lot when vacuumed, like any wool rug-don’t let that stop you from considering purchasing.