I actually liked another similar rug better, but the price was more than I wanted to spend, so this rug was my 2nd choice. Imagine my surprise when what I received was a well-made, thick, beautifully patterned and luxurious rug; it looks far more expensive than it was. (I bought a 7'11" runner.) This man-made fabric (olefin) looks and feels like wool. I am very pleased.Cons: The only drawback, and this is a minor point, is that the pattern looks like a deep gold in the picture; the color is actually closer to a light brown. It still looks great with my furniture and other carpeting.