I loved the rug effect and the colour is perfect.  It is very thin and I know this is how the original silk rugs were supposed to be. I think the only thing that spoils it for me is the edging.  I am keeping the rug although  I think it may be deported to another spare room at some point.  I  got the rug on sale but I think someone will have been very disappointed if they paid full price for it.