RE: this Pink Abstract Rug for a student dorm room. The beautiful multicolor matches both dorm roommates' gear and everything else in the universe. Added a rug pad underneath to prevent slipping. The rug isn't plush/shag, it's heavy-duty soft lumps of cloth (knotted?) May need to shake it clean, or use a high setting on a vacuum, to avoid damaging rug surface. I don't think the student will be cleaning it at all though, so, no problem!