This rug is spectacular. It was the deal of the century and looks like an antique silk rug far more expensive than the modest price I paid. It was well packaged and laid flat in a few days. I am going to use rug tape just to be safe. 
It is fine without a rug pad but I may add one just for a more luxurious feel. 
I looked at dozens of rugs. This one superseded my expectations.