This is a nice wool rug, but the online picture makes it look almost silvery/metallic and more contrasting than it is. Matte appearance, overall a lighter gray, and the different spots look more like river stones. I've gotten several compliments on it. It shed a LOT at first, but after repeated vacuuming, the shedding has reduced quite a bit. The animals love to lie on it. It's thick and I don't need a pad under it (the furniture keeps it from sliding).