Love this rug and love walking barefoot on it!  It is a thick and soft pile.  The colors are accurate to what is shown in the pictures.  I did put it over a low height rug pad.  Vacuums beautifully.  There was no smell to it at all - either anti-pest sprays or like toluene based cleaners (had a bad experience with a different online vendor).  I am very happy with the purchase and price paid.