This is a very high quality rug. First of all it's hard to find reasonably priced wool rugs and this is wool! It's kind of a taupey grey but definitely more grey. I get so many compliments on this.  Also since it's hand tufted there are some very slight imperfections (and I do mean SLIGHT) that add to, rather than distract from the pattern. The lighter tufting is very thick and adds textural interest. textured.