This rug was replacing a similar one for my entryway that carried quite a lot of sentimental value to me, so it had a lot to live up to. It is a perfect thickness, quality backing, & it fits my color scheme really well. I think it is very pretty. I went to 2 Home Goods-type stores & neither of those offered anything remotely close to what I was looking for as a replacement. This rug does. The shipping was free & fast.