This is a beautiful and well-priced rug. However, if you have any amount of chemical sensitivity I would definitely not recommend this. I aired it out for days plus ran an ozone machine next to it and it still had a strong smell similar to gasoline. Since I threw out the packaging I will not be returning the item, by the time I purchase a shipping container it won't be worth it. For people who can tolerate chemicals it's a cost-effective addition to your home, for those who can't stay away from this as your rug choice.