This is a beautiful rug but the chemical smell is horrendous, I bought it for my baby's bedroom but had to move it out.  I put it in another room to air out and also bought an air purifier to try to help but after 2 months the strong chemical smell is still there - I don't know why or what it is or if it will ever fade but it hits you hard when you walk into the room.  Not safe for my baby's room and not pleasant for another other room but it does look great.  Hoping to hear back from the manufacturer on what I can do to get rid of the smell.