I am lately rather obsessed with the notion of distressed, antique-looking rugs.  That was what drew me to this rug.  It fills the bill quite nicely.  I also like the low-nap surface.  And it fits my space like a glove -- so glad I didn't get it in a wider width.  I could use it to be even more distressed in appearance, but not bad for a reasonable price bought sight-unseen online, right?