This rug is far from authentic looking. It's not even a rug. It's nothing more than a giant printed mat. It feels spongy under foot which is not how an authentic rug feels. There's no pile or threads which would shift under foot as a true rug would have. The design elements and shapes in the print are just that, printed on as if by a stamping process. You can see clearly the inconsistencies in each pattern, part blue, part tan. This "rug" lacks a fringe. It's also reversible. The back side of this one is a combination of navy and tan. Overall it's a fair attempt to keep up with the current trend of aged, dated looking 5-6 figure handwoven silk or wool rugs. This isn't one I'd be proud to let visitors see.