This area rug is even more beautiful than pictured. It’s a soft, but vivid, aqua blue and cream, with a touch of navy and gray in the pattern. The nap is short but soft. It is not heavy weight, but has a good backing. I’m not using a pad because much of my rug will be anchored by bedroom furniture. It was well wrapped in a tight roll for shipping, but the creases have flattened nicely over a couple of days. This was a good value purchase. It makes my guest bedroom, and I couldn’t be more pleased.