I just received this rug and am very disappointed in the quality of the material. It looked pretty and plush online, but in person, it's NOT soft or plush underfoot, even with the rug pad I also purchased. The fibers are rough and kind of scratchy and seem very cheaply made. I have 2 kids and we often sit/play on the floor and this rug is not really comfortable for this. Honestly, I don't know why so many people rated it so highly. This rug is NOT worth the price I paid. Very disappointed.