It is not silk, it’s made of viscose, but for the price, I knew it wouldn’t be silk.  What bothers me more is that the colors aren’t even close.  What appears gray on line is in reality a slight purple and what, at least to my eye, appears a little yellow or gold, is really a blah blah beige.  I do not like this rug but my husband does, so we’ll be keeping it.  I have to let him win occasionally 🤣.