This is exactly the rug I was looking for! I was hoping to spend less than $300 on a rug. But after days/weeks of searching for something of comparable quality at a lower price I finally bit the bullet and bought this rug. I am so glad I did! It is so soft and the color is exactly what I expected from the pictures. It should never be used as an outdoor rug, but is very soft and of excellent quality. The pile is thin but soft.