Binding at edge is done well, takes a few days to lay flat, but does with no problem.  Others report smell....it's just a 'factory jute smell' because it's new....any rug or department store smells the same, and it airs out in a few days.

Color is a soft French blue (kind of grey-blue), with deep goldy brown, taupe and burgundy accents in the pattern.   I would have given 5 stars, but the outer edge of pattern is a bit wavy, doesn't affect the look or use, but IF you're really picky, this would be my only comment.  I'm picky, but I love it anyway.