100% wool.Rug thickness: 0.5″.Handwoven by Craftmark-certified artisans in a Fair Trade Certified facility.Made in a Fair Trade Certified factory, empowering workers who made it.Shedding of loose fibers is normal with new wool rugs and a natural result of being handcrafted.No backing.Rug Pad recommended (sold separately).Made in India.To learn how to choose the right rug size, visit our Rug Guide.the right-size rug guide: living room the right-size rug guide: bedroom