I LOVE my rug!!! It is beautiful, soft, and super plush.  I haven't had any problems with shedding.  I vacuumed the whole thing twice over when I first unrolled it, and since have seen a few stray fluffs of wool, but nothing really noticeable.  This rug does get used as it is under my couch.  My dog walks and lays on it all the time and I walk on it everyday.  Definitely a great buy for the price.