I purchased this rug in 9 x 12 to put under our dining table.  The color is very much the same as what is shown in the photo and the ombre effect is stunning.  The rug is thick and cushy although I did put a rug pad under it and because it's wool it sheds a lot, so be prepared with  your vacuum.  It seems to be very well made and has a nice cotton backing on it.  I love that it lends an elegant feel to our space and helps absorb the sound in our large room.  Even with the shedding, I'm a sucker for wool rugs because it's easy to clean spills if you get to them quickly.  A spill will sit on top of the rug for quite a while before it soaks in.  We just moved into our new home and this rug was the first newly purchased item we used in our decor, we love it.  I shop a lot at Wayfair for items for our home and I've never been disappointed.