I was very surprised when I received this carpet as it does NOT have a backing like other carpets; it is more like a throw rug than a carpet. It is a nice looking though and I've decided to keep it. The pattern is classic yet modern, it's wool so should wear well and the weave is pretty tight. It's only about 1/2" thick so though I originally bought the rubberized pad to go under it I think it will lay better and be softer underfoot with the other pad Wayfair sells.  I'm a bit worried it might get sucked up when vacuuming with a powerful vacuum, and also worried that it might shed little wool fibers everywhere so I'll have to see after I put it down (after painting the room).  
Overall, it's a nice rug but I don't think it's really worth the $450 I paid for it (which also included a 5 yr stain warranty). But again, my partner does think it's worth the price and likes it a lot. Hence, keeping it.