The rug was already slightly fraying but not enough to return. It feels more straw-like than I pictured, but it is indoor outdoor and fit our needs and works well on our screen porch.  It's not real soft but that's ok.  The color is as pictured.  It sits on a deck flooring and we've had a ton of rain and it came in pretty badly on the porch and the rug eventually dried nicely. Overall happy with the purchase.