This rug is gorgeous in person, all the individual woven pieces make it unique and one of a kind. We havent had any real issues with strings coming off it like other reviewers, and have a large dog who usually provides plenty of wear to flooring surfaces. It isnt quite as heavy as other rugs but with a non-slip underpad it doesnt shift and is quite comfortable underfoot. 
- Update - Although gorgeous, this rug was difficult to clean. Vaccuuming on even the highest pile setting would pull sections loose which required some patience to reweave. Not an investment I would repeat.