You can tell it isnt a true persianoriental carpet as soon as you see it, but the colours are rich and the detail is sharp. It has a cloth or felt like backing so you will need something under it to prevent slipping (at least on the smaller rugs). I bought the 2x5 to go in front of the kitchen sink and am quite happy with the look. I dont expect it to be a forever rug for the price. Ill update later if there are any significant problems.