Based on the pictures, I thought this rug would have an old, worn-in, vintage-type look.  It does not have that look at all, but it is still a pretty rug.  It's shiny and new looking.  I also thought there would be more of a blue/yellow color, but it's mostly different shades of blue ranging from a bright teal to a light blue.  The colors are bright or soft depending on the way the light hits it.  There is definitely a "chemically" smell that has persisted for about a week in spite of Febreeze and lots airing out.