60% wool, 40% viscose. Rug thickness: 0.5". Handwoven. Shedding of loose fibers is normal with new rugs. Shedding will diminish with regular vacuuming, typically within three to six months. Recycled cotton backing. Rug Pad recommended (sold separately). Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, empowering workers who made it. Made in India.