This rug is just as pictured -- faded-looking with an off-center pattern, which makes it look authentically old.  I like the non-slip backing.  The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that while the description says it is machine -washable, nowhere on the label or tag of the rug does it say that, and in fact it recommends spot-washing.  I'm going to take it on faith, based on the fact that it is 100% polyester, that I can just throw it in the machine; we'll see!