The rug is beautiful and quite thick but I was only able to give 3 starts because I have to vacuum it every other day due to the shedding. I have to.put the vacuum on the gentlest setting so I dont pull up the material. The fibers get EVERYWHERE, on the furniture,  shoes, clothes etc... this rig is not suitable for an area with low to moderate foot traffic. 75 of it is covered by a couch and coffee table so feet only touch a portion of it several times a day....