Features: Puff Stitch(es), Handmade Rug Make: Woven Rug Pad: Recommended Shape: Rectangle Use: Indoor Measurements: 84 Length/Inches, 60 Width/Inches Base Material: 80% Wool, 20% Viscose Pile Height: 1/2 In Care: Professional Clean Material: Wool Country of Origin: Imported It's perfectly normal for new wool rugs to shed. This happens as a result of loose fibers created during the weaving process. Regular vacuuming 2-3 times a week will help keep it under control until the rug has been seasoned and no longer sheds.