The description and photo absolutely do not do this chair justice.  The combination of natural jute with the velvet (a nice quality velvet) is perfection.  The chair is beautiful and if I had a place for a second one, I would already have ordered it.  The only con is the seat cushion could be softer and have more bounce (it is a bit stiff).  I give it 5 stars because for me, the look far exceeds the feel of the cushion.