Would not recommend. Can see thru shag to material at base. First picture anywhere that is darker is actually melted. I think when they wrapped it and sealed it for shipment, the heat caused to melt. It’s black and coarse and has to be hidden under something making the rug about half the size. The color is true to the picture. As long as it’s not a main focus in the house, it’s OK. You get what you pay for,  Wayfair has another similar rug about 20 more that I would recommend.