Beautiful rug and has a rustic, coastal type feel which I love at our shore house. Definitely has coarse knots and loose ends as in other reviews, but that is the style of the rug and I really like it and have gotten compliments on it because it is different.  Layed out flat easily and no smell at all.  I also purchased the Wayfair Basics Non-Slip Rug Pad (very good quality) that was a suggested purchase on the same page and I believe it makes a big difference in the comfort factor when walking on the rug.  Overall very happy!