I love this rug. I love that it has an awkward pattern to it, it makes it fun. It is a semi-plush shag material. It arrived really quickly. Some of the corners were bent up a bit from being rolled, but after laying it out (and placing some books on the edges) it has flattened out perfectly. My pup likes to roll around on it. It's exactly what I was looking for. It's soften enough to lie down on if you want to. It is shag, so of course things can get lost in it (don't drop an earring in there and step on it with your bare feet!) it was also easy to clean.... I spilled an iced coffee on it the other day and was freaking out. But I got it right up and out with a little bit of resolve and oxy. I totally recommend. (If I can come back and add photos later I will. I got the larger 6x9 or something like that size)