The Benfield rug arrived well packed with cardboard covers over the ends to prevent crushing and heavy plastic around.  It unrolled easily, we left it upside down for 2 days, it laid flat with just a slight curl at the inside end. The colors are as described, with a bit of gray -navy and a coral color in spots, in my opinion it gives the rug depth. However.... it says machine washable, this looks doubtful to me. The backing in not soft and supple as are most washable rugs...time will tell, it will get a trip to the laundromat as I will not try to force a 7 X 9 ft rug in my machine. Overall, a pretty rug under the kitchen table, a very nice price for the size, colors are soft and pretty, versatile uses in several rooms. I still  give it 5 stars.