With rugs in the Dhurrie collection, a musty smell especially around the months of June to September is common because it is rainy season in India. Every rug goes through a final wash cycle before it is packed and ready for shipment. During rainy season, the rugs take a lot longer to dry and there is a chance that the rug may still be slightly damp when it is packed in its bag for shipment, resulting in the musty smell when it arrives. To get rid of the smell, simply throw the rug in the washing machine along with some vinegar. This should eliminate the smell and also give it a nice re-fluff!