I bought this rug to replace a custom bound sisal rug that our puppy peed on. Normally these types of rugs stain with any sort of water or liquid spill, but this rug has a nice variation in tones and is softer than sisal or jute. Large weave, nice color. It does have an musty, earthy odor at first but it does dissipate after a day or so, Has some buckles but those seem to be settling out. Great rug for the price!