We got this rug in the oval shape, so it didn’t have the tassels, and it’s a great rug! Very long shag, but the fibers are sparse, so it’s not cushiony on its own at all, you’d have to get a rug pad for that (we didn’t because this was going in a very low traffic bedroom.) Looks much better and stays looking good after the first vacuuming, so don’t judge it right out of the package!