These rugs have fringe but also about 4 in of the braiding is separated in something they call tassels. It looked like you had to choose tassels on the website and I didnt but I got them. Very very odd on a rug. However I have placed heavy wts on them to hopefully flatten  like the photo because I love the gray black and white braid. I dont think this was clearly described on the web. Again, loose pieces on a floor rog is very odd.