This was the most beautiful when it was delivered!  I've had it about 6 months now and just with regular foot traffic, it has turned from a bright silvery white to a dingy dirty gray/tan.  I love love love this rug but I'm heartbroken that there is just no way to clean it.  I was quoted over $500 to professionally clean it , and because the rug is silk it is extremely sensitive to liquids , it ruins the fibers.  I purchased the warranty that really covers nothing at all , so now I'm stuck :(  Will pay more attention to rug material on my next purchase and hope I can find something as beautiful as this one that will last me a little longer.