My cat was destroying an oriental rug I had, both scratching it and using it for a second litter box, so I decided to replace that rug with this one, thinking maybe the cat would leave it alone since it's a synthetic fabric .  Worked great with the cat--no natural fabric smells to attract him.  But even better, it's a lovely rug with an elegant sheen that makes it look like an expensive oriental.  Someone asked me if it was a silk rug!  Also, the colors are beautiful.  It's a great find.  I've had really happy shopping experiences with Wayfair--always lovely stuff, best prices out there and great customer service.  Marti from Atlanta