This is a quality tool rug that looks like it was expensive. The colors are a little darker in person. I was expecting a lighter almost white background, but the background is a mid greige with a charcoal print. Thankfully, that was not an issue for my room. I have included a closeup of the rug for reference (don't mind the paint swatches). There were no smells, it didn't shed much when I first vacuumed it, and its very thick and cozy.