My rug seemed to be delivered the next day!  It's perfectly how It looked in the picture.  It's a nice chunky/texture which elevates the look in my small living room that I have done in pale colors, vintagey.  It def did NOT have an odor and was rolled up with the packets of silicone to keep moisture away.  It was wrapped very securely in thick plastic.   I laid it right out and only one end had a bit of a curl so I turned the rug over and it flattened out very quickly.  It's a super great purchase and especially for the price.  I got the 5 x 8 size.