This area rug is so beautiful! Its very well made with no loose ends and its also soft to the touch which feels nice under my bare feet. I'm able to run a vacuum over it easily without causing any damage to the rug. It came wrapped up nicely and completely protected from the elements durning shipment. There was an unpleasant odor for about a week but has since dissipated. I would recommend a non slip pad if you have bare floors because it does slide around easily, but after placing the pad underneath mine it stayed put. It's the perfect size for my living room and it gives off a cozy, brightened welcoming feel.