It is a very pretty rug and very well made.  I vacuumed the rug and was expecting a lot of lint, but there was barely any.  As with all new rug there would be an odor; it has it but very light.  Very soft and cushioning.  It rolled out flat with little crease at the edge that was in the inside of the roll-up.  The picture show it much lighter than the actual color.  The rug is a deep teal with burgundy flower.