I loved the rug, the colors where amazing. After a month is started to fade and by summers end the colors had changed to light browns, there where no more reds or oranges except slightly under the table that was on it.  This was out on a deck with a large full covering canopy.  The rug was stored during the winter months, so the fading was only in 3 months time.  The rug itself is very durable, I just love this rug, but I was disappointed about the fading.