This is a nice, thick rug. It is a little darker than pictured but is still colorful. I ordered a rug pad but did not put it under it. It's thick and does not slide around. My only problem with the rug is the shedding. I have had it for almost 4 months now and there is still a heavy shed. It creates a lot of dust and fills the vacuum canister many times in one vacuum session. I really like the rug, so it's staying. I hope the piling will come to an end soon.