I purchased this rug in the Aquamarine color, and the color in person is a couple of shades lighter than in the photo on the website.  Other reviewers have cited that the rug sheds a lot in the wash, and mine did, too.  A big-size handful of fibers were shed in the wash.  I followed the manufacturer's washing instructions of washing in cold water with a mild detergent and then drying at a low setting.  A few of the fibers got pulled.  The pile stayed squashed down for a day or two after washing and drying, but once the rug was completely dry, then the fibers perked up again.  The rug has a very soft feel on the feet, but it is not a cushiony rug by any means.  It sure is pretty, though, and I loved the pattern so much, that I kept the rug even though the color didn't match my bathroom in the way that I hoped it would.  I will find somewhere else to place the rug, that's how much I like the pattern.  It is made in India.