The rug is a smash!  It is thicker than I anticipated even without a pad under it, (and feels lush when walked on with bare feet).  The colors were brighter than what I had expected and at first I wasn't sure I was happy with that, but looking at it the next day, I was so pleased with what it did to the look of the room.  It came when promised.  It was easy to 'unpack' and lay down.  I am very very pleased with it.