Excellent material, very well made, quite thick underfoot ( providing warmth on a cold tiled floor). Slight smell, but it disappeared after a week or so. Not unpleasant or horrible, more of a natural "wool" smell. I ordered the small 2x3 ft size area rug, to fit my very narrow bathroom floor. I believe due to the actual size, the amount of cheetah printed 'spots' is sporadic. Wish there was more abundance of spots on the rug overall, which is why I'm giving it 4 out of 5 stars. Otherwise, I'm pleased with it. It ties in nicely with my cheetah "40's inspired" theme for my master bath- decorated with cheetah linen drapery (by Eastern Accents), a vintage gold/brass wheat sheath candle wall sconce, cheetah black&white photographic prints, black tiled floor and vanity. .