The fleur-de-lis, the centuries-old emblem of prestige, stands independent and majestic in the field of these luxurious wool rugs. A cotton backing finishes them in style. wool has long been regarded as the preferred fiber for the world's finest rugsvibrant colors combine with sculpted details to bring out the depth and beauty of the designsuper high-density weavespecial luster wash and finishing offer a wondrous softness and shinehand-tufted constructionhighly durable wool1⁄2" pile height; 1⁄2" overall thicknessStain Resistant: NoFade Resistant: N/ASlip Resistant: N/ARug Backing: CottonFire Retardant: YesRug Pad Needed: Rug pad is recommended to improve skid resistance and protect underlying surfaces.Use: IndoorCare Instructions: Professionally cleanOrigin: ImportedIt'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.