I love the muted tone of this rug. It has that victorian, elegant vintage feel I was going for, without looking old and musty. From the reviews and photos online, I knew what I was getting when I ordered this runner. If I could, I'd give the rug 4.5 stars. The material is polyester and it feels a little rough on bare feet. I'm using this for an entryway space, so for me, texture is not that important. Great service from wayfair, though!