This is a nice, hand woven rug in its natural jute color. The label mentioned that no child labor was used in making the rug. The rug had a strong odor of hay when it first arrived but it disappeared after a few days. This jute rug is surprising comfortable although it did not look like it was. The fiber is soft to touch. It does not feel prickly when you tread or sit on it. The rug is well made and of good quality. Suitable for tropical weather. It traps dirt and you have to be diligent about vacuuming. Good Buy.