Love the rug, beautiful gentle blue. Rugs are hard to buy online because you can't tell the texture. The weave, or whatever you call it, is a loop not cut so it has a firm feel to it.  I don't think the rug will shed wool at all. Another unlooked for benefit is with the tighter weave, the rug won't hold dirt or dust or attract dog hair like a rug with a plush pile does.  Price was great for the quality.