Lovely rug! Looks just like pictures. As other reviewers have stated, it’s not a bright red but more muted/burgundy. It’s thick, lays flat immediately, it’s soft and attractive. Had a bit of a musty smell for a few days but that’s gone now.  Time will tell on how it wears. Hopefully well because it was pricey. But if you’re considering it, I promise it’s exactly how it looks in pic…no surprises which is great when purchasing a rug online! Recommended!