nuLOOM Penelope Braided Wool Area Rug, 5' x 8', Penelope Off-white

Lovely ivory chunky sweater knit area rug. It's heavy, soft under foot, and looks very pretty against the hardwood floor. I'm using it in a bedroom, where it won't get dirty, but wool cleans very well, so it would probably be fine in a higher traffic area. It does have a classic wool smell when first unpackaged, but that dissipates after a few days. I'd recommend.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had my eyes on this rug for years before I ultimately purchased it. I wish I would have just purchased sooner - it has the braided look which adds an organic feel; yet, it is soft to the touch unlike jute rugs. I have dogs and the gray backing creates enough dimension/texture that you don't notice when it gets a little dirty. I will say, it does collect my dog's hair but the rug is so easy to vacuum it doesn't bother me. I'm not sure how well it would do with stains, so I'd be sure to purchase the protection plan.