My fault that I didnt realize distressed is another word for looks old.  It just looks like a rug beat up alittle too much.  But I called and Wayfair sent a replacement because I actually thought my rug was defective.  So this rug is really supposed to look this way.  I feel bad since it is my fault I didnt research enough and Ill keep it.  Customer service is amazing.  So 5 stars for them!