This rug is everything I hoped it would be. The colors are very pretty. (It has much more purple than I originally thought, but after reading the other reviews I knew to expect that.) The rug itself is not super thick, but I don't feel as though I need a rug pad. It's very smooth and soft underfoot. My husband wasn't sure about it initially, but he loves it now too. Great purchase! I wish all my rugs felt like this one.