This area rug is very striking.  It is great on the feet.  The minute I opened it my husband and daughter laid on it because it felt good.  No odor either.  The only thing that holds me back from 5 stars is the looped fibers.  We have a puppy who likes to chew.  It's a little attracting to a chewer.  It is modern and sharp in our beachy nautical office with turquoise walls.