Just what I was looking for!    I really like these rugs, I own several wool ones.   They hold their color, shape, and always wear well.    This Blue area rug is made of Viscose, which is a type of silky-feeling cotton product.  It feels great against your bare feet, and does not slip on our bare wood floor.  There was no mildew smell, only a slight, "new" carpet smell. This rug is thinner than our wool ones, but, it is heavy and substantial in it's own right.   Nothing cheap about it!   It has already "settled" out on the floor, and the edges are laying flat.    The coloration is beautifully done, and makes it appear to be a vintage rug, without the vintage price!     The colors are a blend of turquoise blues, and Royal Blues, with a little yellow muted therein.    Beautifully made!      Ordered two 3x5's, one for each side of our king size bed.     Highly recommended.