Well.. I was expecting a normal woven area rug/carpet. I don't know how to explain what this is... it's flat with no fiber loops if you know what I mean. It's definitely different and I hope it's not just a cheap peice that will fade quickly. With that being said, it looks pretty, the colors are vibrant and it adds a lot of pop to my dining room! I feel like stains will not show up as well as on my former,  lighter colored rug.