This rug is the real deal. I have owned it and cared for it for the last 20 years. I purchased it in Charleston, SC in the 1990's from a very reputable rug dealer. It is in very good condition for its age. It was handmade in the Russian Caucasus region in the 1870's and has vegetable dyed wool that has been handknotted. The rug measures approx 4 feet x 7.5 feet or 46 inches by 91 inches for a more exact measurement. Shipping costs include insurance.