Lamb’s ear-soft. I’m really happy with this rug. Just unrolled it a few days ago and surprised at how soft it is! This would be so nice to have an area rug like this under a bed—so nice to step on. I wonder if the texture and feel will hold up with wear and washing, but so far I’m impressed. Other washable rugs I have were much more expensive and have a rough and unpleasant texture. I also think the color is true to the online pictures.