It's a softer texture and thicker than it looked to me in the picture, which was a pleasant surprise for the bare feet. The colors are beautiful and go well with the watercolor-like look I was hoping for in the room. I'm very happy with the rug. Of course taste is subjective, but in my opinion, to the degree that it was a little different than what I expected, which was a more worn and rougher look and feel, I actually like how it is, better than what I had expected.