This rug is really nice looking.  The colors are exactly as represented on the website.  It arrived very thoroughly wrapped in heavy plastic and taped in 3 places to make sure it did not unwind.  In fact, it took about 3 days and several reverse windings to convince it that it was okay to lay flat. :)  I didn't write this review until after we had a rainstorm.  I wanted to see how well it handled water.  It is a very soft, "carpety" rug and it was very squishy the morning after the rain.  It is drying nicely, but I'm pretty sure it will take several hours and plenty of sun to dry.  So, if you are having company and plan to hose the rug clean, make sure you do it the day before. I think I will opt for a quick vacuuming. I am very pleased with this purchase and look forward to enjoying it this summer.