KEY DETAILS 60% wool, 40% cotton. Rug thickness: 0.7". Handwoven. Shedding of loose fibers is normal with new rugs. Shedding will diminish with regular vacuuming, typically within three to six months. No backing. Rug Pad recommended (sold separately). Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, empowering workers who made it. Made in India.