After reading all of the reviews, namely the ones regarding the sheen to the rug, I made the decision to purchase it anyway since the colors were exactly what I wanted and loved.  Well the reviews were right.  The rug has a very pronounced sheen to it that strongly mask the colors of the rug.  I am disappointed.  However, I am going to keep the rug as I will place it in a dimly lit room with little natural light.   When the light is right,  the colors of the rug are beautiful.