Very nice rug. I ordered the runner which is perfect in my laundry room.  It does have a rough texture, but it's not intolerable on bare feet. Stitching is tight and the grey border gives the rug a higher end look.  There is a slight "wiggle" in the way the jute was braided or sewn on one long side which makes the rug appear slightly uneven, but it's really not.  It's definitely not bad enough to return it because we really like it.