I only give this rug 3stars not because I'm disappointed but because it's a  "you get what you pay for" kinda rug. I was in a bind: the price, color, design an size was right on the money at that moment. It's a great rug for the price: thin yes; pretty yes; black on black, yes- but the design is raised an is more of a frayed velvet like texture so there IS a notice of design; Simple but elegant, yes; buy another? Yes! And a bonus: we have a white dog that sheds, It vacuums really nicely!