The pictured rug was much more appealing to me than the actual rug.  Would have liked the browner/orangier color better, but to be fair, the title of the rug specifies red.  There is a lot of dark red in the rug, which many may prefer.  The rug is somewhat thin, so does not lie completely flat.  But what is most disappointing is the very contrasting, thick beige string binding along the longitudinal sides.  Not pictured.  May be removable, but no instructions given.  I almost sent it back, but decided the rug would be usable in a downstairs hallway.