5 stars. We purchased the 8x10 for our front sitting room, which gets fairly frequent traffic.  I wanted something to warm up the space, make it cozier. This rug is like a soft, cozy, warm cable knit sweater.  It does shed a little, so we've had to vacuum a little more frequently.  And it is made from ivory and brown thread so it does have a marbled appearance. All in all, it is exactly what I was looking for in this room.