I was so excited to receive this rug after waiting for it to become available, after being on back order. When it arrived it smelled like dirt so bad. Like when you are in the garden digging in dirt. I have had it a few days and I have either gotten used to the smell or it is dissipating. The center will not lay flat. It also makes me a little dizzy, from the pattern. I'm going to recommend it not be used in the living room. Maybe under a table would have been a better place for it. The jute is coming apart, so I'm pretty sure it won't hold up in the living room, which is where I have it. I gave it a three because it is really pretty (aside from it coming apart a little). It is also true to size and very soft for jute. Overall, I would not buy it again, due to pattern being too overwhelming for my eyes and my living room. Also, the fact that it's just not going to last and definitely can't be vacuumed.