Although lovely, it is completely without pile and not really soft.  I am a teacher and purchased this for the kids to have a floor seating area with pillows.  Had I known it was not soft I would never have purchased it.  It should have at least some pile, but it is built like a flat outdoor rug.  I love the colors so I am keeping it, but I would not recommend this for a home or for anyone looking for soft.  This is not it.