This rug was exactly what we needed and it brightened up our living room. It isn't cashmere but it is soft & comfortable to walk barefoot on. We opted out on the rug pad for now, it might be a purchase for later on though. If you're used to walking on hardwood floors like we are, then this makes it a lot more cozier and comfortable than what you're used to. It also rolled out nicely. Like anything that has been rolled up, you will need to place some books or something to flatten out the corners (not a big deal though). Overall, I am happy with our purchase.