This rug is wonderful. The color is exactly as shown.  I got a 10ftX14ft rug so it was rather large, it was simple to unwrap after delivery.  Being that is was large, it did have to be folded.  I was able to lay this rug by myself and within a couple of days the bends (from being folded) relaxed and laid flat.  The materiel felt a little more rough than expected but, after a week or so it softened up and now it is even better!