I had a hard time finding exactly what I wanted due to the length needed.  I am so pleased with my purchase.  It is the perfect colour, length and texture and it goes well my table and rustic/farmhouse style.  I like that it is a little wider than most runners and I think it looks great layered with the other runner. It did have a smell when I first took it out of the package but it seems to have dissipated after a few days.  It definitely shed quite a bit when I first opened the package but after shaking it out it seems to be better.  I definitely would recommend this runner.