I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised when I received this beautiful bath mat! It is so much better in person. The quality is superb. The weave is very tight and super dense and has a nice weight to it so that it doesn't slide around the floor. It washed perfectly and actually looks better after coming out the the wash, very soft and full. The detail of the border gives it a very luxurious look. But best of all it is super absorbent. We haven't had a need to hang it to dry because we use it out of the shower. It is always dry the next morning! This is a truly beautiful bath mat!