As a designer, you might imagine how picky I can be. This rug was the search of all searches. This is the pattern I wanted, found a few options, and this was by far a wonderful choice. The black background is just shy of black, excellent. The crosses are creamy white, not so white that the contrast would be harsh. Made in India, it's thick and soft, no doubt it will handle lots of wear. It's a contemporary classic. Fits so well in the room. I will be ordering it for clients in the future, without any hesitation. It's a home run. Beautiful. Great quality. Just love it.