Original post: I love this rug! I like it in person even better than the picture online. It has a silvery sheen to it that I was not expecting, and is very soft. The only downsides are that the white areas are slightly raised from the blue, so it can make vacuuming a challenge. Also (and this is temporary), the thing sheds like CRAZY and I keep finding white rug fuzz everywhere. But, I still give 4 stars because it's beautiful and everything I wanted.

Update: I am sooooo disappointed in this rug! It absorbs dirt like crazy and even shampooing can't get it out. After just a few months of moderate traffic (and regular cleanings), it looks dingy and old. I will be replacing it as soon as possible. So disappointed, because I loved the way it looked in the room.