Is this rug soft enough for a living room?

It is handwoven wool, so the pile is dense and textured rather than plush. It works well over a rug pad in a living room, but it is not a deep shag.

Does it need a rug pad?

Yes. Surya recommends a rug pad for this rug. A pad keeps it from sliding on hard floors and adds cushioning underfoot.

New handwoven wool rugs typically shed loose fibers for the first few weeks. Regular vacuuming without a beater bar helps settle it.

No. It is rated for indoor use only, and wool should be kept away from standing moisture.

It measures 5 feet wide by 7 feet 6 inches long, a standard rectangle for a sofa-and-chairs seating group or a small dining table.

Vacuum regularly and blot spills right away. For deeper cleaning, use a wool-safe method or a professional rug cleaner rather than machine washing.

At Perigold, for $64.00, 94% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

8 stores we checked sell it, including Lightingnewyork, Perigold, Grayson Decor, Creative Carpet & Flooring, Rug Outlet.

$64.00at PerigoldChecked 2 h ago

94% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 8 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.