Thank you for your review, and please understand that all wool rugs, especially new wool rugs. To reduce excessive shedding, vacuum your rug 1-2 times per week in the direction of the pile. Shedding should diminish within several weeks. Please review our guide on shedding - https://safavieh.com/rug-care-and-cleaning. If you're not completely satisfied, please contact The Home Depot Customer Service for a return and refund of your product. If you'd like to choose a different rug, we'd recommend browsing our polypropylene or cotton collections. We appreciate your feedback.