The rug itself is very nice--good cushion and well-made. But it reeks of a musty, moldy smell. I see no evidence of mold on the rug itself, but it came in packaging that looked like it had black mold on it. Because the rug was wrapped in plastic in addition to the moldy outer wrapping, I hoped it would be fine and decided not to send it back. Months later, we can still smell the odor. It's a large rug and difficult to manage, so I guess I'm stuck with it.