This rug was absolutely different than any other I’ve purchased. It is like a high tight pile rug that has had the pattern carved into it. So to say, it is now a highlow carpet. It is absolutely gorgeous! My only dilemma is the color is light and it gets walked on a lot! I don’t want it dirty within a week so I opted to buy a roll of carpet cover that is clear and has a stickiness to the backside so it stays in place and I can still see it’s beautiful pattern. Very well made rug!