I have purchased 12 rugs for a client's whole home renovation and this is without a doubt the favorite. It's very heavy-duty and well made, thick and plush and very comfortable to walk on. As with any well-made wool rug, it does shed, but that is to be expected with quality rugs. The colors are spectacular- a beautiful mineral grey-blue slate, cream, tan and a saddle-brown color- perfect for a variety of color schemes.