This rug is beautiful. I purchased the 9x12 size and it was easy to unpackage/unroll by myself. It lays pretty flat on it's own. The corners were very slightly curled up so I put a dumbell on each corner for a night and they lay perfectly flat now. It is soft. The colors are vibrant and muted all at once creating a perfect harmony that is sure to match various decorating styles. I'm very happy with my purchase!