So, this is not a rug. People need to realize that. It looks like a rug, and is very pretty, but it's like a mat. There is no pile at all. In fact, I have several door mats that are thicker. I liked the price though, so it works for me. And a plus is that it doesn't collect as much fur and dirt. But I wish I had realized ahead of time that it really shouldn't be called a rug.