The rug is pretty, it's thin and it's wool, so not soft and cozy, but great for high traffic areas. I got 2 different sizes for my kitchen, and it looks great in there. I didn't buy a rug pad, but will need to get one, since the rug is thin it moves easily. It rolled out flat, but the corners were kind of up, just put a few heavy books on top of it for a day, not a big deal. I like the fringe, it adds charm to the rug.