The design is great, the colors are accurate, and the fibers are soft to the touch.  However, the fibers are not woven densely enough, and the back of the rug can be seen through them in places.  It will need a thick pad.  The rug also has a strong smell, and some kind of coating can be felt on the fibers.  It rubs off on your hands if you touch it.  We aired the rug out and cleaned it with our carpet cleaner, and the smell and feel, while improved, are still there.